Pecan Shortbread Brownies

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

My baking habits and tastes have changed over the years, but longtime favorites still endure. Chocolate, pecans, and shortbread are always winners for me. When I find a recipe that combines all three, how can I not make it? I happened upon the recipe for these brownies when browsing through Fat Witch Brownies. Fat Witch is a delicious little brownie shop in New York's Chelsea Market. When we lived in Manhattan, we lived just a few blocks away and visited the market frequently. We often ate dinner at one of the restaurants there, did a little shopping, and then hit up Fat Witch for our brownie fix. Now that we live in Brooklyn, I don't get to visit Fat Witch as often. But, with their cookbook, I can recreate some of that deliciousness at home. I can't remember seeing these brownies in the shop, but I couldn't resist baking them.

Cream Cheese Brownies with Toffee and Pecans

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

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These days, my brownie love runs the gamut from the all-chocolate varieties to the kitchen-sink varieties. Essentially, I haven't met many brownies I haven't liked. These flavor-packed brownies are no exception. The first question usually asked about brownies is whether they are cakey or fudgy. The original recipe describes them as not too much of either one. To me, they're cakey. That works very well with the cream cheese topping to make them not seem so heavy.

Mini Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cakes {Plus a Pampered Chef Giveaway}

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

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Just last week, I shared my love of mini desserts with a collection of my favorites. That love lives on with these coffee cakes. Recently, The Pampered Chef sent me a big box full of good stuff to try. As soon as I spotted their new Single Servings Pan, I knew that I would put it to good use. The cups of the pan are deep and tapered, so it's perfect for making pretty individual treats that stand tall.

Coconut-Pecan Macaroons

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

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Pecan Cake with Rum Frosting

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

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I feel confident that I would enjoy just about any dessert that features pecans. In the case of this cake, finely ground pecans are the star. This nutty cake is tall and delicate and really just lovely. It isn't overly sweet. That's good, because the rum frosting is sweet enough to complement it perfectly.

Weekly Mix: Baking with Pecans

Friday, January 18, 2013

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About 32% of Bake or Break has thus far been at least indirectly dedicated to my love of pecans. I have always loved to bake with them. I know I'm not alone, although some of you probably prefer baking with some other nut or with none at all. Earlier this week, I shared a recipe for Cinnamon-Sugar Pecan Bars, which are a new favorite around here. Afterwards, I was surprised to realize that I've never dedicated a collection to my beloved pecan. The horror! Well, my baking friends, that changes today!

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