Pamela's products are always well made and seem to have the taste and smell of home. Everyone would really like these cookies in particular. These are "softer" than the usual shortbread and there are definitely plenty of pecans in them. The only thing I do not like is that these always show up at my doorstep broken. If it's any consolation, the Pamela's cookies I buy in the local store are periodically broken also. So if taste is what you're doing for, then eat the pieces of cookie and be happy. If you're going for some aesthetic, then you need to try the store and see what you can find.Gluten-free is a real plus for me!!