Pecan Cinnamon Shortbread Bars

Shortbread originated in Scotland and has been enjoyed for centuries. It was traditionally made with just three ingredients: butter, sugar, and flour.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Pecan Cinnamon Shortbread Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped pecans
• 1 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
3. Add the cold cubed butter to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the chopped pecans.
5. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
8. Cut into bars while still warm.
9. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
10. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 21g8%

Sugars 8g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.