Gooey Chocolate Pecan Shortbread Recipes

PECAN SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix together the butter and sugar until they are just combined. Add the vanilla and almond extracts. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and salt, then add them to the butter/sugar mixture. Add the pecans and mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together. Dump onto a surface dusted with flour and shape into a flat disk. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
• Roll the dough 1/2-inch thick and cut into 2 1/2-inch squares with a plain or fluted cutter (or cut into any shape you like). Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Allow to cool to room temperature and serve.

PECAN SHORTBREAD

Steps:

• Cream the butter and sugar in a standing mixer. Slowly add flour, then salt. Fold in pecan pieces. Roll dough into ball shape, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• On floured surface, roll dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes (squares and triangles are my favorite, but a round cookie cutter can be used). Transfer cut out dough to ungreased cookie sheet. Prick with fork and chill again for 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bake 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

GOOEY CHOCOLATE WALNUT BARS WITH SHORTBREAD CRUST

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
• For the crust; in a processer mix the flour, sugar and salt until combined (about 4-5 seconds).
• Add in the butter and process until crumbly.
• Press into bottom of the baking dish.
• Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• For the filling; in a large mixing bowl whisk the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter and vanilla until well combined.
• Mix in the chocolate chips and nuts.
• Pour over the crust.
• Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until set.