Cinnamon Pecan Shortbread Bars

Shared by a friend.

• Ready In: 48 mins
• Serves: 32
• Yields: 32 bars

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, softened
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  large egg
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  cup pecans, chopped

Directions

1. HEAT oven to 350°F Spray bottom only of a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with no-stick spray. Combine butter and sugar in large bowl; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Add flour, cinnamon, salt and vanilla; mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Press dough into bottom of pan.
2. SPRINKLE remaining 1/2 cup pecans over dough; press in lightly.
3. BAKE 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely. Cut into bars.