Caramel Pecan Shortbread: The Best Indulgent Treat for Home Chefs
This Caramel Pecan Shortbread recipe combines buttery shortbread, rich caramel, and crunchy pecans to create a deliciously indulgent treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the flour until combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Press the mixture into a baking pan and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Once cooled, drizzle with caramel sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the mixture.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg