PECAN CARAMEL SHORTBREAD

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This bar cookie takes inspiration from old-fashioned pecan pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 10 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 cups pecans
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Caramel for Bar Cookies

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans on a baking pan. Bake until golden and fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool. Chop roughly, and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light in color. With the mixer on low speed, add flour, and mix until just combined.
  • Line an 11-by-17-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Press dough into the bottom of baking pan in an even layer. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, using a microwave or double boiler, heat caramel until liquid; stir in pecans. Spread mixture over the cookie layer. Return pan to oven, and bake until caramel is slightly darkened in color, about 10 minutes. Transfer pan to wire rack to cool. Cut into 2 3/4-by-1/2-inch rectangles.

Mushtaq Jokhio
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Abdilaahi Raage
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the pecans for chopped walnuts. They were still delicious.


Shayne C
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I made these cookies with gluten-free flour and they turned out great!


Pankaj Kumar
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These cookies are a little crumbly, but that's okay. They're still delicious.


Chris odell
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.


Ese Olu
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Cloudy709
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now one of my favorites.


haileycore
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These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Rapheal young
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I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient to be able to just grab a few cookies when I'm craving something sweet.


John Pela
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These cookies are the perfect size for a snack or dessert. They're not too big and they're not too small.


haidy agustin
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I'm not a fan of nuts, but I still really enjoyed these cookies. The caramel filling is so good that it makes up for the nuts.


Jonoprio learning center
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Mpho Nkazimulo
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These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're totally worth it. They're so delicious and impressive-looking.


info and tricks
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I love the combination of pecans and caramel in these cookies. They're so rich and decadent. I can't get enough of them!


Kemi Eguns
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Master Muhammad Aslam
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These cookies are so delicious! The caramel filling is gooey and sweet, and the shortbread crust is buttery and flaky. I highly recommend them.


Parkash Bhandari
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I'm not a big baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I didn't have any problems with the recipe and they turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.


Chiran Aloka
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I made these cookies for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of pecans, caramel, and shortbread. They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Maggie Mazzella
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These pecan caramel shortbread cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're buttery, rich, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that they're made with simple ingredients and are so easy to make.