PECAN SHORTBREAD DIAMONDS

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"My mother and I used to make these rich, buttery shortbread cookies every year for the holidays and gift-giving. With a hint of chocolate and a chewy pecan filling, they really are exceptionally good." The diamond shape adds a special touch! Jane Ellen Benroth - Bluffton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Reduce temperature to 350°., To make filling, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and melted chocolate; fold in pecans. , Pour filling over crust. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until filling is set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into diamond-shaped bars.

Nutrition Facts :

Leliy Ebsa
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This recipe looks a little too complicated for me. I think I'll try something else.


TOXIC_ PIKACHU__
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I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients for this recipe. I'll have to check my pantry.


Ashraf Kyler
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Afruja Begum
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These pecan shortbread diamonds are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


Meryem Chkor
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I love the way these pecan shortbread diamonds look. They're so festive and elegant.


Ross Averitt
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These pecan shortbread diamonds are the perfect holiday gift. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


md.alamin Hosain
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I made these pecan shortbread diamonds for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! They sold out in minutes.


Kukon Tr
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I'm allergic to pecans, so I substituted walnuts in this recipe. They turned out great! The walnuts added a nice crunch to the shortbread.


Sangam Krishna
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These pecan shortbread diamonds are way too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar.


Liam Watson-Waggott
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pecan shortbread diamonds turned out dry and crumbly. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Buttg Buttg
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These pecan shortbread diamonds are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect sweet treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.


Md selim Islam Sohan
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I love the combination of flavors in these pecan shortbread diamonds. The shortbread is buttery and crumbly, and the pecan filling is sweet and nutty. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Nakyanzi Milly
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These pecan shortbread diamonds were the perfect holiday treat! They were festive, delicious, and easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again next year.


Sudu Araliya
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I'm not a baker, but these pecan shortbread diamonds were easy to make and they turned out great! They were a big hit at my party.


Lesedi 00
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These pecan shortbread diamonds were delicious! The shortbread was buttery and the pecan filling was sweet and crunchy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Frank Anderson
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pecan shortbread diamonds turned out great! The shortbread was nice and crumbly, and the pecan filling was sweet and nutty. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Nita Simona
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These pecan shortbread diamonds were a breeze to make and turned out perfectly. The shortbread was crisp and buttery, and the pecan filling was gooey and flavorful. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my holiday baking rotation.


Hefa Moala
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I'm not a huge fan of shortbread, but these pecan shortbread diamonds were surprisingly good. The shortbread was light and flaky, and the pecan filling was just the right amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.


Khan Sami
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These pecan shortbread diamonds were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. The shortbread is buttery and crumbly, and the pecan filling is sweet and nutty. I'll definitely be making these again next year.