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Cinnamon Pecan Shortbread Bars {traditional and gluten free recipes}

all-purpose flour *

cinnamon

baking powder

salt

butter (room temperature)

sugar

vanilla extract

pecans

brown rice flour *

oat flour *

tapioca starch *

potato starch *

xanthan gum *

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan with butter, or line with parchment paper. Sift together the flours, baking powder, and salt.

Cream together the butter and the sugar. Add the egg and the vanilla extract and mix until light and fluffy. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mix until combined. Add the pecans and stir again to distribute. 

Press the dough into the bottom of the greased pan. Press with your fingers or a pastry roller to smooth the top of the dough.

 Sprinkle the top of the dough generously with cinnamon sugar and then with chopped pecans and very lightly press them into the top of the dough.

Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until just barely beginning to brown around the edges.

 Let the bars cool in the pan for 15 minutes and then cut into bars. If they are too soft to cut, let them cool for a few more minutes.

Remove them carefully to a wire rack to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Enjoy!

These Fresh Cranberry Shortbread Bars make a great Thanksgiving dessert or a beautiful addition to a Christmas cookie platter!  Simple, buttery, and full of sweet-tart cranberry flavor, the white chocolate and macadamia nuts make them even more special!

Fresh Cranberry Shortbread Bars

salted butter, (softened)

Tablespoons pure vanilla extract

all-purpose flour

white chocolate chips (or coarsely chopped white chocolate)

macadamia nuts ((optional))

Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13&quot; baking dish with a parchment paper sling for easier removal after baking.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and salt.

Add flour and stir, just until combined, then fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts.

Lightly press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan using your fingers. Pour the cranberries over top, then crumble the remaining dough over the cranberries. It&#39;s okay if cranberries can be seen beneath the top layer of shortbread.

Bake for 45-50 minutes, just until the edges are starting to turn golden.

Cool completely before slicing into small bars.  

This buttery shortbread makes the most delicious strawberry pop tart bars! Shortbread is baked with a layer of sweet and tart strawberry preserves in the center and topped with vanilla icing.

Strawberry Pop Tart Shortbread

(195 grams) all purpose flour

(100 grams) almond flour*

tsp salt

(220 grams) unsalted butter, room temp

(170 grams) powdered sugar

vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)

tsp almond extract

(120 grams) powdered sugar

tbsp heavy whipping cream

Rainbow sprinkles

Preheat the oven to 325F and coat a square 8&#215;8 dish with nonstick spray and line all 4 sides with parchment paper, allowing it to hang over the edges of the pan for easy release. Trace the outline of the pan on a sheet of wax paper and set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the salt, almond flour, and flour. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, using a hand or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar. Start on a low speed then slowly work your way up to prevent the sugar from flying out of the bowl.

Once smooth and fluffy, mix in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract.

Next, add in the dry ingredients and mix until combined. The consistency should be similar to mashed potatoes.

Scoop half of the dough into the prepared baking pan and spread it even. I recommend using a small offset spatula or the back of a spoon to get it as even as possible.

Spread the preserves on top of the shortbread and place it in the refrigerator.

With the other half of the dough, spread it onto the sheet of wax paper that we outlined earlier. Spread it to fit the square as best as possible. 

Take the pan out of the refrigerator and carefully flip the sheet of shortbread on top of the strawberry layer. Pull the paper back and gently spread the edges even. 

Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are a pale golden brown.

Let the shortbread rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill uncovered for at least 2 hours. Do not dig into the shortbread too early as it will not be set.

Once chilled and set, make the icing by whisking together the powdered sugar and heavy cream. It should be the consistency of glue. If it&#8217;s too thick, mix in a tiny bit of water until it reaches the right consistency.

Lift the shortbread out of the pan and drizzle the icing on top. Add the rainbow sprinkles and place the shortbread in the freezer for 20 minutes to allow the icing to set. Now slice and enjoy!

Icing

These are delicious! I have now tried both of your poptart bars and I love both recipes! I would love a chcolate poptart bar next!

There should be a 10-star rating!!! You are an amazingly creative and smart baker!! I’m so glad I found you on Instagram! I won’t bake anyone else’s recipes! I have learned so much from you! Thank you, Jenna! ‍  I made the cinnamon adult pop tarts before and they were outstanding! These will certainly not disappoint!

I made both the cinnamon and this flavor. I prefer this one. We'll balanced and yummy. Simple to follow instructions.

I made these a couple of days ago with raspberry jam. The shortbread part is delicious. 5 stars for sure. However, the icing did not set despite following the directions. My advice is to only add as much cream as needed. I would make this again but I would just add a little bit of cream at a time.

Oh my goodness these were delicious!! The texture of the shortbread is to die for. These are very very sweet though, I couldn’t take more than one or two bites at a time. My only complaint is once they are cut into individual bars the strawberry preserves began leaking out the sides a bit. But still so tasty and a fun play on a frosted pop tart. You have to make these!

THIS WAS AMAZING. I’ve made both the brown sugar one and this one and although both incredible, this one is perfection. I will definitely be making this again.

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