Butter pecan shortbread cookies provide winter treat

This recipe is for butter pecan ice cream lovers. As temperatures keep dropping outdoors, this is a great way to enjoy the flavor without the chill.

These cookies pair well with tea or cider. Shortbread is used as the base as it is a dryer cookie, perfect for dipping into hot drinks. 

These cookies also contain plenty of butter to create a rich flavor. The caramel bits are an easy way to make them decorative and delicious.