Chocolate Pecan Shortbread Bars
Rich, nutty, and irresistibly buttery, these chocolate pecan shortbread bars are a treat you’ll want to make again and again.
Servings: 20 bars
Calories: 189kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 6 ounces dark chocolate (semi sweet) chopped
- ½-¾ cup chopped pecans (or hazelnuts, walnuts or almonds)
Instructions
- Pre-heat 350F/180C. Line an 8-9 inch / 20-23 cm square cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer cream the butter, vanilla and sugar, approximately 2 minutes, add the flour and salt and combine to form a soft dough.
- Spread the dough evenly in the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with the chopped chocolates, let melt then spread evenly, sprinkle with the chopped nuts. Let cool, chill 1-2 hours then cut and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
How to store the Chocolate pecan shortbread bars?
Store: I prefer to store the bars in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days, but they could be stored at room temperature as well. Freeze: You can also store the brown sugar shortbread bars in the freezer for up to 3 months. Cool completely then wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in a freezer safe bag. Thaw at room temperature.Nutrition
Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg | Phosphorus: 19mg