Brown Butter Pecan Shortbread Cookies - VeryVera

Ingredients

• 1 c best-quality unsalted butter, divided
• 6 oz pecans, divided (either halves or shelled pecans will work)
• 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
• 1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
• 1/4 c cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 3/4 c packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
• Turbinado or maple sugar, for dusting (optional)