Chocolate-Toffee Shortbread Fingers

Chocolate-Toffee Shortbread Fingers
The recipe Chocolate-Toffee Shortbread Fingers is ready in roughly 45 minutes and is definitely a super gluten free option for lovers of Southern food. One portion of this dish contains about 1g of protein, 22g of fat, and a total of 220 calories. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 48. A mixture of walkers butter shortbread fingers, vegetable oil, pecans, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.

Instructions

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Line a few baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Combine the nuts and toffee bits in a shallow bowl.
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Combine the chocolate and oil in a small microwave-safe bowl.
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Heat the chocolate in the microwave on high until melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute depending on the strength of your microwave. Stir until smooth. (Alternatively, place water to a depth of 1 inch in the bottom of a double boiler or a large saucepan and bring to a bare simmer.
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Place the chocolate chips and oil in the top of the double boiler or in a stainless steel bowl big enough to rest on top of the saucepan without touching the water.
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Heat, whisking occasionally, until the chocolate is melted.)
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Hold a cookie by one end and dip it into the chocolate, turning, to coat three quarters of the cookie; let the excess drip back into the bowl. Hold the cookie over the bowl of nuts and toffee bits and sprinkle some of the mixture onto the chocolate-coated top and sides of the cookie.
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Place the cookie on a prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
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Let the cookies rest until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.
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Chocolate-Toffee Shortbread Fingers will keep, between layers of parchment paper, in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
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To toast the pecans, place them in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet and bake in a 350°F oven, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Watch them closely to make sure they don't burn, and transfer the toasted nuts to a plate to let them cool.
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Excerpted from Cookie Swap! Copyright 2010 by Lauren Chattman
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Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel

Southern can be paired with Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. You could try Steppe Cellars Dry Riesling. Reviewers quite like it with a 4 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 18 dollars per bottle.
Steppe Cellars Dry Riesling
Steppe Cellars Dry Riesling
Aromas of green apple, lime, pear and vanilla custard lead to a delicate mouthfeel with mineral notes, apple, lemon zest and crisp acidity.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings48
Health Score0
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