Pecan Bars
Serves: 3
Halle Leffler
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
43
Spice
49
Sweetness
44
Sourness
45
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 cup
All-Purpose Flour1 tsp
Kosher Salt1 cup
Light Corn Syrup1 tbsp
Vanilla Extract2 large
Egg (beaten)Directions:
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Watch how to make this recipe
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For the crust: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and arrange a rack in middle
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Line an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving a few inches of overhang on each side
4
Combine the pecans, butter, flour, sugar, and salt in bowl of a food processor and pulse until the mixture is well combined and it resembles coarse meal
5
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake until lightly golden, about 25 to 30 minutes
6
Remove from the oven and immediately make the filling
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For the filling: Whisk together the sugar, molasses, corn syrup, butter, rum if using, vanilla, salt, and eggs in a small bowl until well combined
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Add the pecans and stir to coat
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Pour the pecan mixture over the hot crust and return the baking dish to the oven
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Bake until top is browned and set, about 25 to 30 minutes
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Remove from the oven and let cool completely before removing from dish and cutting into 1-inch squares