Pecan Fingers (like Kipferl)
"There are a number of variations on this buttery shortbread type cookie; a Christmas classic. The nuts are variable. I have used hazelnuts and almonds as well, and a combination of a couple different nuts can be very good. I adopted this recipe as a Recipezaar orphan, and made some changes to it to conform with how I make these. "
- Ready In:
- 1hr 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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64
ingredients
- 1 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 2⁄3 cups soft unbleached flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups pecans, finely chopped
- 3⁄4 cup powdered sugar (to roll)
directions
- Cream the butter and add the flour and salt, sugar and vanilla.
- Add the pecans or other nuts, and mix well.
- Wrap the dough in waxed paper and chill it until firm.
- Divide the dough into 64 equal parts. Roll each part into finger or crescent-shaped lengths and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 325°F for about 10 minutes. They should be firm, but not browned.
- Sift the icing sugar into a wide, shallow bowl. Roll the cookies in the sugar while they are still warm.
- Let the cookies cool, and store them in a covered tin. They are best when they have aged for several days.
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Reviews
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I have been looking for this recipe for a long time and was very excited when i found it but was very disapointed with the results. They were very brittle and dry. -
I love these cookes. I lost my recipe and was glad to find this one. I made some last night and lets just say I stuck the rest in the freezer, that way I can't eat anymore. Ha ha! Thanks so much! Oh the only substitution I made was to use vanilla sugar in place of the liquid vanilla. -
I've been looking for a pecan sandies type recipe! Thank you for posting.
Tweaks
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I love these cookes. I lost my recipe and was glad to find this one. I made some last night and lets just say I stuck the rest in the freezer, that way I can't eat anymore. Ha ha! Thanks so much! Oh the only substitution I made was to use vanilla sugar in place of the liquid vanilla.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Jenny Sanders
Cambridge, Ontario
I love to garden, both perennials and vegetables. I am always looking for recipes to fiddle with, especially good simple vegetable dishes. I try to use organic ingredients as much as possible.
