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Home » Recipes » Easy Fudgy Pecan Shortbread

Easy Fudgy Pecan Shortbread

December 6, 2021 by Alida Ryder 3 Comments

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Buttery shortbread topped with a layer of creamy caramel and chopped pecans is the ultimate cookie bar and the perfect homemade gift.

Easy Fudgy Pecan Shortbread

Ingredients

Full pecan shortbread recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card.

  • Flour. 
  • Butter. I used salted butter but you can use unsalted butter too. Add a pinch of salt to the dough and caramel if you’re using unsalted.
  • Sugar. 
  • Sweetened condensed milk. 
  • Maple syrup. Honey or Golden syrup can also be used.
  • Pecan nuts. Walnuts, almonds and cashews can be substituted.

Fudgy pecan shortbread

How to make fudgy pecan shortbread

  1. Make the shortbread: In a large bowl, combine the flour, room temperature butter and sugar. Mix well then press into the bottom of a 20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in) cake pan that has been lined with parchment paper. This step can be done in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment too. Place the shortbread in a preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  2. Make the fudgy caramel: Pour the condensed milk into a saucepan and add the butter and syrup. Set over medium-low heat and cook, stirring continuously for 10 minutes or until the mixture has thickened and turned golden brown. Take care not to allow the caramel to catch and burn at this stage.
  3. Assemble: Pour the caramel over the shortbread and smooth with a spatula. Sprinkle over the pecans and press into the caramel slightly. Place in the fridge and allow to cool completely (at least 2 hours), then slice into squares.

Can I make these shortbread bars ahead?

The shortbread bars can be made up to 7 days ahead and kept covered in the fridge. I wouldn’t recommend freezing as the caramel can change texture when thawed.

Buttery shortbread topped with a layer of caramel and pecans.

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Easy fudgy pecan shortbread

Buttery shortbread topped with a layer of creamy caramel and chopped pecans is the ultimate cookie bar and the perfect homemade gift.
3.96 from 25 votes
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Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pecan shortbread, Shortbread, Shortbread bars
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 234kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter room temperature

For the fudge

  • 400 g (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp syrup maple syrup, honey, golden syrup
  • ¾ cup pecans roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, room temperature butter and sugar.
  • Mix well then press into the bottom of a greased 20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in) cake pan.
  • This step can be done in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment too.
  • Place the shortbread in a preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven and set aside. 
  • Pour the condensed milk into a saucepan and add the butter and syrup.
  • Set over medium-low heat and cook, stirring continuously for 10 minutes or until the mixture has thickened and turned golden brown.
  • Pour the caramel over the shortbread and smooth with a spatula.
  • Pour the caramel over the shortbread and smooth with a spatula. Add the pecans and press into the caramel slightly.
  • Place in the fridge and allow to cool completely (at least 2 hours), then slice into squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Goldie

    December 6, 2020 at 9:40 PM

    What is the temperature for the preheated oven? It’s not mentioned in the recipe.

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    • Alida Ryder

      December 10, 2020 at 3:07 PM

      Recipe amended. 🙂

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      • Goldie Alexander

        December 10, 2020 at 9:47 PM

        Thank you. Will be trying out this recipe in the next couple of weeks.

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