Pecan Cardamom Bar Cookies Recipe

Name: Pecan Cardamom Bar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg, separated; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon cardamom; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup chopped pecans; 1 1/2 tablespoons Butter; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon milk, or as needed

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg, separated
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cardamom
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 tablespoons Butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed

1
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
2
In a large bowl, cream together 1cup of butter, white sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of vanilla. Combine the flour, cardamom and salt; stir into the batter until it forms a soft dough. Spread evenly in the prepared pan. Brush the top with egg white and sprinkle pecans over the top.
3
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Prepare the frosting while the cookies bake.
4
Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan over low heat until it starts to brown. Remove from the heat and stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle frosting onto the bars when warm. Cool, then cut into bars.

1171

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 egg, separated, and more.

Yes, Pecan Cardamom Bar Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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