Nutty Shortbread

The warm, gooey nut mixture that tops this shortbread is also fantastic over ice cream.


Nutty Shortbread


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 16 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  tablespoons  butterOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  packed brown sugarOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  light-colored corn syrupOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  lightly salted mixed nutsOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  smoked chipotle powder or smoked paprika (optional)On Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  vanillaOn Sale
  • 8  2-3/4x1-inch  purchased shortbread cookies, cut in half crosswiseOn Sale

Directions
1.
In a heavy small saucepan combine butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Bring to boiling over medium heat. Remove from heat. Stir in mixed nuts, chipotle powder, and vanilla; set aside to cool 15 minutes.
2.
Spoon warm nut mixture on top of cookies. Let stand at least 15 minutes before serving. Makes 16 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 118, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 68 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Total Sugar 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 1%, Iron 2%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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