Spiced Pecan Shortbread
Spiced Pecan Shortbread might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe makes 16 servings with 213 calories, 2g of protein, and 14g of fat each. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. A mixture of baking powder, butter, ground cloves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cloves, and baking powder.
Mix in the butter using a fork until well blended. The dough will be flaky and separated. Stir in the pecans, and press into an 8 inch square pan.
Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned on the top.
Cut into squares while still warm, but do not remove from the pan. Allow to cool, then dust with confectioners' sugar.