Pecan Bars Recipe

Name: Pecan Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped; 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (3/4 stick), cut into small chunks; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup light molasses; 1/3 cup light corn syrup; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted; 1 tablespoon dark rum, optional; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup toasted and roughly chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1/2 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (3/4 stick), cut into small chunks
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup light molasses
1/3 cup light corn syrup
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted
1 tablespoon dark rum, optional
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup toasted and roughly chopped pecans

1
For the crust: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and arrange a rack in middle.
2
Line an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving a few inches of overhang on each side.
3
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.
4
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake until lightly golden, about 25 to 30 minutes.
5
Remove from the oven and immediately make the filling.
6
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.
7
Add the pecans and stir to coat.
8
Pour the pecan mixture over the hot crust and return the baking dish to the oven.
9
Bake until top is browned and set, about 25 to 30 minutes.
10
Remove from the oven and let cool completely before removing from dish and cutting into 1-inch squares.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped, 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (3/4 stick), cut into small chunks, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Pecan Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pecan Bars

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