Chocolate Pecan Shortbread Squares (Gluten-Free)

Gluten-Free Chocolate Pecan Shortbread Squares never tasted this good! A two-layer dessert made of a buttery shortbread crust and a layer of sticky, chocolaty topping packed with pecans. 

I love to serve this gluten-free dessert for special occasions such as Thanksgiving or Easter because these chocolate pecan shortbread squares are exceptionally delicious. The perfect squares will melt in your mouth. And plenty of chocolate, something that makes every dessert tastier…well, in my opinion.

Make the chocolate pecan shortbread squares in advance.

This gluten-free dessert recipe is always popular because you can make the squares in advance. First, you make the shortbread layer. This takes about five minutes. Then the shortbread is baked. After fifteen minutes of partially baking the first layer, you add the chocolate pecan layer and finish baking the dessert. Nothing to it 🙂

When it comes to holiday baking for Thanksgiving or Easter, traditionally, it is gluten-free pumpkin pie and paleo chocolate pecan pie. This year I am breaking the tradition and will make chocolate pumpkin cake with ganache and these delicious chocolate pecan shortbread squares.

Chocolate Pecan Shortbread, a Must Have Recipe

Shortbread is festive on its own, but when you add a chocolate pecan layer, it transforms into a dessert that screams delicious! I promise you, this chocolate pecan shortbread will melt in your mouth.

A Twist on Tradition

This holiday season, I’m sticking to tradition—well, sort of. Alongside my chocolate pumpkin cake, I’m making chocolate pecan shortbread. I’m adding a little twist to my favorite gluten-free holiday desserts. Yes, I know it’s a lot of chocolate, but if you can’t indulge during the holidays, when is a good time?

Easy and Convenient

What’s great about these squares is that they require only nine ingredients and can be made in advance. So you can enjoy the festivities without the stress of last-minute baking!