Butter Pecan Shortbread Cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup butter (2 sticks), melted
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 Tablespoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups flour
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES. LIGHTLY GREASE A SQUARE 9X9 BAKING PAN OR LINE WITH PARCHMENT PAPER FOR EASY REMOVAL.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a square 9×9 baking pan or line with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter, sugar, and molasses until smooth.
3. Stir in the almond extract followed by the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Combine just until dough starts to form (don’t over mix!)
4. Fold toasted pecans into dough.
5. Scoop dough into prepared baking pan and press into an even layer.
6. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the tip is just beginning to turn golden brown.
7. Cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing to avoid crumbling. Enjoy!