Name: Maple Pecan Shortbread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: About 2 dozen cookies
Ingredients: ½ cup shelled pecans; ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature, divided; ¾ cup granulated maple sugar (see Note); 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1½ cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons white sugar