Pecan Caramel Shortbread

Makes about 10 dozen

3 1/2 cups pecans
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Caramel for Cookies

Heat oven to 350 . Spread pecans on a baking pan. Bake until golden and
fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool. Chop
roughly, and set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream
butter and sugar until light in color. With the mixer on low speed, add
flour, and mix until just combined.
Line an 11-by-17-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Press dough into
the bottom of baking pan in an even layer. Bake until golden, about 20
minutes.
Meanwhile, using a microwave or double boiler, heat caramel until liquid;
stir in pecans. Spread mixture over the cookie layer. Return pan to oven,
and bake until caramel is slightly darkened in color, about 10 minutes.
Transfer pan to wire rack to cool. Cut into 2 3/4-by-1/2-inch rectangles.

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Caramel for Cookies

Makes 3 3/4 cups
Use this recipe to make Congo Bars, Golden Popcorn Squares, and Pecan
Caramel Shortbread . It can easily be halved or doubled.

4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy cream

Combine sugar, cream of tartar, salt, and 1/3 cup water in a wide,
heavy-bottomed saucepan, with sides at least 3 inches high. Place over
high heat. Let cook, without stirring, until sugar begins to melt and turn
golden, 2 to 5 minutes. Turn heat to medium; continue to cook, stirring
occasionally, until all sugar is melted, deep golden, and a candy
thermometer reads 300 (hard-crack stage). While stirring, carefully pour
cream slowly down the side of the pan (stand back slightly from the stove,
as the cream may cause the caramel to sputter). When cream is
incorporated, remove from heat; transfer to a heat-proof bowl. Use
immediately.

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