best ever pecan pie bars
Well with the chill settling in, my cooking (when I do), will get heartier. I love this time of year and making great smells permeate the house. Found this on Facebook from Recipe and Cooking Guide. It will not dissappoint and is worthy of sharing. I hope you enjoy, my family sure did. Photos, Google Images.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
depends
Ingredients
- 5 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- FOR THE TOPPING
- 4 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 cup light karo syrup
- 3 cups light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 pounds pecans, chopped
How To Make best ever pecan pie bars
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Step 1For the crust, beat the butter and granulated sugar in an electric mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment for 3 minutes.
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Step 2Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix well. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix the dry ingredients into the batter with the mixer on low speed until just combined.
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Step 3Press the dough evenly into an ungreased 18x12x1 inch baking sheet,making an edge around the outside, the dough will be sticky,sprinkle your hands and the dough lightly with flour. Bake the crust for 15 minutes until the rust is set but not browned. Remove from oven and let cool.
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Step 4For the topping combine the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup in a large heavy bottomed saucepan.
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Step 5Cook over low heat until the butter is melted using a wooden spoon to stir. Raise the heat and boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream and pecans
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Step 6Bake for 25-30 minutes until set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
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Step 7Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until cold. Cut into bars and serve.
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Category:
Other Desserts
Keyword:
#butter
Keyword:
#pecans
Keyword:
#Brown Sugar
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Southern
Ingredient:
Nuts
Tag:
#Heirloom
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