This is a great, lighter version of a pecan shortbread cookie.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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2
Cream butter, oil, white sugar, and confectioners' sugar together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Stir in vanilla extract.
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3
Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir gradually into the butter mixture. Stir in pecans.
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4
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place onto ungreased cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart.
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Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 14 minutes.
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Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely on wire racks, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
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