PECAN SHORTBREAD BARS

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These crumbly cookies are studded with crunchy pecans.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup pecan halves
1 cup (spooned and leveled) all-purpose flour, plus more for preparation
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup cold (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on all sides.
  • In a food processor, pulse pecans until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl; set aside. In processor, blend flour, sugar, butter, and salt until moist clumps form. Add reserved pecans; pulse 2 or 3 times, just to incorporate.
  • Press dough evenly into the bottom of prepared pan (if dough is sticky, dip fingers in flour). With a floured fork, prick dough every 1/2 inch. Bake until lightly golden, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool 5 minutes in pan. Use foil overhang to lift shortbread from pan onto cutting board. With a serrated knife, carefully cut warm shortbread into 18 bars (6 rows by 3 rows). Remove from foil; cool bars completely on a rack before serving.

Abdul Hakim Sheikh
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I love these bars! They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Jadine Merritt
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend them.


hussein shabakji
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out great. They're a favorite of my family and friends.


ibrahim_hosen_ biplob
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I made these bars for Christmas and they were a big hit. They're so festive and delicious.


Theresa Fezzolare
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the crunch of the pecans.


Grey M.
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I'm not a huge fan of pecans, but I really enjoyed these bars. The shortbread crust is amazing.


Thuto Thabe
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Dorcus Noaiya
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I substituted walnuts for the pecans and they were still delicious.


Clayton Floyd
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The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out perfectly. I would recommend using a food processor to chop the pecans, as it makes it much easier.


mdRakib mia
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Shimul Das
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These pecan shortbread bars are absolutely delicious! The shortbread crust is buttery and flaky, and the pecan filling is rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.