Easy fudgy pecan shortbread

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 40 mins

  • Servings

    16

  • Calories

    234 kcal

  • Course

    Baked Goods

  • Cuisine

    American

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.

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Ingredients

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  • 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
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Instructions

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

Nutrition Information

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Calories 234kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 30mg (1%) Potassium 31mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 63IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 234kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Potassium 31mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 63IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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