CARAMEL PECAN SHORTBREAD
My grandchildren look for Grandma's "candy bar cookies" every Christmas. I recommend doubling the recipe for these sweet treats because they go so fast. -Dorothy Buiter, Worth, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in milk and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut into 2x1-in. strips. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. , Bake at 325° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, combine caramels and milk in a large saucepan. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until caramels are melted and smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter, sugar and pecans. Cool for 5 minutes. Spread 1 teaspoon over each cookie. , For icing, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and milk; stir until smooth. Stir in the butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes. , Spread 1 teaspoon icing on each cookie; top each with a pecan half. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Zain Afzal
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
White Davil
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
Mitch Douglas
[email protected]I made these cookies for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge success. All the kids loved them!
Ghulam Sabir
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a quick and easy dessert. They're so simple to make, but they taste like they came from a bakery.
Arslan Bhutta
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shortbread cookies, but these ones are amazing. The caramel pecan filling is to die for.
Sharon Like
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious, I can't stop eating them! I've already made them twice this week.
Salman Khalid
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Aden Price
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift. They're always a hit with friends and family.
Ansah Robert
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and colorful.
Joinab Bebi
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for a special occasion. They're so elegant and delicious.
Areful Islam
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pecans, so I used walnuts instead. The cookies still turned out great!
Jonathan Derbyshire
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Dezi Coetsee
[email protected]I made these cookies exactly as the recipe said, but they turned out too dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Yuki _ao3
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Samuel Muthomi
[email protected]I love the way the caramel and pecans melt together in these cookies. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
K D
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Mister Sain
[email protected]I've tried many shortbread recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The caramel pecan filling is so rich and decadent.
Usman Sufiyan
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.
Hosma
[email protected]These shortbread cookies are a delicious and easy treat. The caramel and pecan filling is the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.