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These Pecan Bars are similar to the traditional German Nussecken, with a shortbread type crust covered with a yummy nut topping. Cover in chocolate and these are ready for Christmas or any time of the year. This yummy pecan bar recipe comes from my German cousin, Ingrid. Once she immigrated …

These German nut corners are called Nussecken. They consist of a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread topped with a thin layer of apricot jam and a hazelnut and caramel topping. They are cut into triangles and then two of their corners are dipped in dark chocolate. They are simply divine.   Makes 24 …