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

“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

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 111 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Chocolate Pecan Diamonds Shortbread in Simple & Delicious November/December 2008

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EAllen

Dec 8, 2009

They are super-easy to make. I'm always looking for new recipes for bars and squares to take for dinner get-togethers with friends. The first time I made this recipe, I recieved rave reviews. A friend whose wedding was imminent asked me to bake several pans to add to the sweets table. I am now 'required' to bring these to every dinner. I am allowed to bring other bars or squares as I wish, but I am not allowed to enter if I do not have these in my hands!
carol61740

Oct 12, 2009

Great for church fellowship. I am asked for this recipe everytime I bring them. My family loves these too.