Caramel Pecan Shortbread Recipe

Name: Caramel Pecan Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 28 caramels; 6 tablespoons evaporated milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 3 tablespoons evaporated milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pecan halves

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
28 caramels
6 tablespoons evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pecan halves

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. 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.
2
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
3
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4
Bake at 325u00b0 for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5
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.
6
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.
7
Spread 1 teaspoon icing on each cookie; top each with a pecan half. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

1366

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons evaporated milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Caramel Pecan Shortbread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Caramel Pecan Shortbread

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