Easy fudgy pecan shortbread
User Reviews
4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
234 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Easy fudgy pecan shortbread
Description
Easy fudgy pecan shortbread starts by mixing flour, sugar, and room-temperature butter into a dough pressed into a greased square pan and baked until golden and cooked through. Meanwhile, a fudge topping is prepared by gently heating sweetened condensed milk combined with butter and syrup (maple, honey, or golden) until thickened and golden brown. This smooth caramel-like fudge is poured over the shortbread crust and sprinkled with pecans that are pressed slightly into the topping to embed them securely. The dessert is chilled for at least two hours to allow the fudge to firm up.
The result is a layered sweet treat where the crumbly, buttery shortbread contrasts with the dense, chewy caramel fudge and the crunchy texture of pecan pieces. This combination offers a rich and satisfying bite, with natural nutty flavors enhancing the sweetness. The dessert can be sliced neatly into squares once fully cooled, making it suitable for sharing or gifting.
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 Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4
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