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ShareCaramel Pecan Bars
Yield: about 54 bars Prep 15 mins Bake 35 mins 375/350 degree F
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 cups pecans, chopped
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Make shortbread::1. Heat oven to 375 degree F. Beat butter, confectioners' sugar, and salt in mixing bowl at medium speed until light and fluffy. At low speed, beat in flour just until blended. Press dough into the bottom of an ungreased 15-1/2x10-1/2-inch jelly-roll pan. Bake until top is golden, 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degree F.
Make filling::2. Beat brown sugar, eggs, and butter in a mixing bowl at medium speed just until blended. Stir in pecans, vanilla, and salt. Pour the filling over the hot crust. Bake 20 minutes. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cut crosswise into 1-1/2-inch strips at 2-inch intervals, then cut diagonally to form diamonds. Makes about 54 bars.
Nutrition Facts
- cal.(kcal)115,
- Fat, total(g)8,
- chol.(mg)24,
- sat. fat(g)3,
- carb.(g)12,
- fiber(g)1,
- pro.(g)1,
- sodium(mg)59,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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