Low-Carb Chunky Chocolate Shortbread
Filled with rich chocolate chunks and chopped pecans, this Low-Carb Chunky Chocolate Shortbread will soon become your family's favorite dessert. These bars will leave you jumping for joy because not only do they taste absolutely amazing, they are also healthier than other dessert bar recipes. We suggest that you make these chocolate and pecan bars as soon as possible, especially if you're diabetic. The best news is that this low-carb dessert recipe is insanely easy to make. It's hard to believe that a healthy dessert could be this perfect.
Makes54 Bars
Cooking Time35 min
Cooking MethodOven
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup superfine granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 4 squares (1 oz/28 g each) bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
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Perheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
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In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and creamy. Combine flour and cornstarch. Stir into butter mixture, mixing well. Stir in chocolate and pecans. Press evenly into a 13 x 9 inch cake pan.
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Bake until lightly browned around edges, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on rack. Cut into bars or squares.
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Enjoy!