Maybe I'm biased, as I don't love nuts, but their Pecan Shortbread Cookies ... was taken aback in the best way by bold lemon ...

And what's simpler than a good shortbread cookie? Shortbread cookies are one ... She bakes those and then tops them with a pecan that's held in place with a drop of chocolate.

If you end up with too many cookies for even Santa to finish, use these ideas to give slightly stale sweets new life.

In the case of these sugary caramelized pecan bars, the sensation of umami accentuates the burnished caramel topping and toasty nuts and complements the buttery shortbread. The flavor is balanced ...