Latte Shortbread Sticks

1. Preheat oven to 325 degree F. In a food processor, combine flour, coffee powder, and 2 tablespoons of the powdered sugar. Pulse until combined. Add butter pieces; pulse until mixture resembles fine crumbs and starts to cling. (Or, use a pastry blender to cut in butter.) Add pecans and pulse until combined. (Or, stir in pecans.) Form dough into a ball, kneading until smooth.

2. Pat or roll dough on a lightly floured surface into an 11x6-inch rectangle. Cut in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise into strips about 1 inch wide. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

3. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Sprinkle cooled shortbread with the remaining powdered sugar before serving. Makes about 22 sticks.