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Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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⅔ cup white sugar
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup finely chopped pecans
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 large egg yolk
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⅔ cup demerara sugar or finely chopped pecans
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Beat butter, white sugar, and vanilla together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until combined.
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Add flour, pecans, and salt. Beat on low with the electric mixer until dough comes together.
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Line a work surface with a piece of plastic wrap about 12 inches long. Divide dough in 2 equal portions. Place a portion of dough on the plastic wrap. Using the plastic wrap to assist you, shape and roll dough into a round log about 1 ½ inches wide and 10 inches long. If dough is a little crumbly, press it together firmly. Repeat with the remaining dough.
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Wrap dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Whisk egg yolk and 1 teaspoon water together in a small bowl with a fork. Pour demerara sugar on a rimmed baking sheet or 13x9-inch baking pan.
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Unwrap dough and brush with egg yolk mixture. Using the ends of the plastic wrap to hold the log, press all sides into demerara sugar.
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Slice dough logs into 1/2-inch thick rounds with a sharp knife. Place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate between batches.
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Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on the bottom, about 15 to 16 minutes.
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Cool on the baking sheet briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Cook’s Note
You can use light brown sugar, turbinado, or muscovado sugar instead of demerara.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
115 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
13g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 40 | |
Calories 115 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 16% |
Cholesterol 21mg | 7% |
Sodium 56mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 2% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 1g | 2% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 6mg | 0% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 24mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.