An amalgamation of chopped nuts adorns this deep golden butter-rich cookie that offers an intense caramel-like flavor.
If you have only unsalted nuts on hand, sprinkle them with a generous 1/4 teaspoon salt in addition to the 1 tablespoon sugar.
Recipe information
Total Time
45 min
Yield
Makes 18 bars
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 2
Stir together butter and 1/3 cup sugar in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon until combined well. Stir in vanilla, then add flour and mix with your hands just until a dough forms.
Step 3
Transfer dough to a lightly greased baking sheet and spread evenly with your fingers to form an 8-inch square. Sprinkle nuts evenly over dough, pressing down to help them adhere.
Step 4
Sprinkle remaining tablespoon sugar over nuts and bake until shortbread is deep golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
Step 5
Cool on baking sheet on a rack, 10 minutes. Cut into 18 (roughly 3- by 1 1/2-inch) bars.
