Spiced Pecan Shortbread Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 04, 2007

This shortbread recipe is easy, quick and incredibly delicious. A great step-up from basic shortbread. I followed the exact recipe - the only thing I changed was the baking dish. I used a pie dish because I was serving this as a dessert for dinner company and wanted something different from the same ol' dessert square. The pie dish was a little deeper than the recommended dish so I could have let the shortbread cook a little longer but I found that I really like the slightly chewy center. I served it topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a couple dashes of ground cinnamon and nutmeg and fresh berries. My guests thought it was TO DIE FOR and are still raving about it. This will be a staple dessert in my house from now on.

—Jess Royal

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 07, 2010

I really wanted to like this receipe because it smelled delicious while baking. However the overwhelming taste of flour made it unedible =(. I feel with some tweaking this could be great.

—mumsy

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13 Ratings

Oct 30, 2006

This was very fast and easy to make. It was flavorful but not overly sweet. I didn't have "pumpkin pie" spice so I used 1/4tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground allspice,1/8tsp ground ginger, and 1/8tsp ground nutmeg.

—TaviaG

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Jan 29, 2006

I made this shortbread today and even though I didn't have any ground cloves it turned out very well. It was melt in the mouth with the spices just coming in gently after and not over powering as I thought they would. The pecans worked well but I think any nuts would do the job just as well.

—fluffy kitten

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Jan 19, 2007

I loved this recipe! It was SO quick to mix everything, and I liked that I didn't have to get out the hand mixer. I cut the shortbread into squares shortly after taking it out of the oven, and put the pan in the fridge to speed up the cooling process...took about an hour, and worked great. I also didn't have any pumpkin spice, and a dash of ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon worked great (I didn't have allspice).

—Sylvia L.

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Oct 11, 2008

I love this take on the classic shortbread. Mine turned out a little dry but is perfect with a cup of tea!

—sarymary

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Feb 19, 2008

This shortbread is awesome. I did not have pumpkin pie spice so I used the spices as suggested by a previous reviewer and it came out perfect!

—CATZEYES

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Jan 04, 2011

This was wonderful! I had fresh pecans from my daughters tree and i cracked them myself so I think that added to the incredible flavor. followed it exactly and wouldn't change a thing!

—mawatts217

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Nutrition

Calories
217 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
20.8 g
7%

Cholesterol
31 mg
10%

Fat
14.4 g
22%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
2.1 g
4%

Sodium
90 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Spiced Pecan Shortbread

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 217
Calories from Fat: 129

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.4g 22 %
Saturated Fat 7.6g 38 %
Cholesterol 31mg 10 %
Sodium 90mg 4 %
Potassium 46mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 20.8g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
Protein 2.1g 4 %
Sugars 8.3g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 15 %
Niacin 11 %
Vitamin B6 1 %
Magnesium 3 %
Folate 17 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.