These chocolate-pecan shortbread bars combine a tender cookie base and a rich pecan–bittersweet chocolate topping for soft and fudgy bars that slice neatly.

Here are the three winning recipes from the Bar category in the 2021 Dallas Morning News Holiday Cookie Contest: Paula Bonchak of Bonham, Texas placed first in Bars with Praline Pecan Coconut Bars.

A good praline, with a perfect pinch of salt, thoughtfully toasted pecans and a touch of cream, is a thing of beauty. By Lisa Donovan The drive from Nashville to New Orleans is 533 miles. After ...

If you have never made pralines, you really need to give it a try. It is a skill that requires patience and love. A word of warning: Once you have acquired the skill, be careful being left alone with ...