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Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C.
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; spread raw pecans on baking sheet. Bake for 5-8 min, until pecans are toasted.
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Remove from oven and let chill completely before you place the pecan in a food processor and pulse until pecans are completely grounded.
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Using a hand mixer cream together the butter and sugar, until well mixed.
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In a separate bowl mix flour and salt; Add to the butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
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Add the grounded pecans, mix well and form into a bowl.
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Rab the bowl in a plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 min.
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Preheat the oven to 320°F/160°C.
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Remove dough from fridge and place on a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin roll dough out to a 1/4 inch (1/8 cm) thick sphere.
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Use a 2.5 inch (5.5 cm) diameter cookie cutter to cut out cookies. keep rolling out excess dough and cut out cookies. You should have 24 cookies.
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Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 min or until cookies are golden brown.
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Let cool completely before serving.