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Pecan Shortbread Diamonds

Name: Pecan Shortbread Diamonds
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; FILLING:; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 4 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups chopped pecans

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Prep: 40 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Makes

5 dozen

“My mother and I used to make these rich, buttery shortbread cookies every year for the holidays and gift-giving. With a hint of chocolate and a chewy pecan filling, they really are exceptionally good.” The diamond shape adds a special touch! Jane Ellen Benroth - Bluffton, Ohio

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Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Press into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Reduce temperature to 350°.
To make filling, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and melted chocolate; fold in pecans.
Pour filling over crust. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until filling is set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into diamond-shaped bars.

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