Chocolate Pecan Shortbread Cookie Recipe
Pecan Shortbread Cookies made with rich cocoa powder, buttery shortbread dough, and crunchy chopped pecans. Finished with a silky drizzle of melted chocolate, these cookies deliver pure chocolate goodness in every crumb.
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 98kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened (2 sticks)
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and cocoa powder, mix again until combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix again until a soft dough forms. Add in pecans and mix until combined.
- Divide the dough in half and place on a sheet of wax paper. Form each half into an 8-inch log. Chill the logs, wrapped in the wax paper, for at least 2 hours or overnight. If you’re pressed for time, 30 minutes in the freezer works well too!
- Get the oven preheating to 300°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut the logs into ¼-inch-thick slices with a sharp knife and arrange the slices 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake the cookies on the top rack of the oven for 22-26 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
- In a small bowl, heat the chocolate chips in microwave for 1 minute. Stir gently and continue heating in 15 second increments until smooth. Transfer to a small baggie, cut a small corner of the bag, and drizzle on the cookies. Let cool to set, then serve & enjoy!
Notes
Chocolate shortbread cookies should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature, they will last 5–7 days. Add parchment between layers to keep them from sticking together.
For longer storage—freeze them in a single layer first, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container or bag. They freeze beautifully for up to 2–3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 162IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.5mg