Description
Delightful Pecan Bars with rich nuttiness and caramel-like sweetness, perfect for gatherings or a comforting snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine the flour and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the butter-sugar blend.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped pecans until well-coated.
- Pour the pecan filling over the baked crust and return to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 30 minutes, until the filling is set and slightly golden.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg