Sticky Pecan Squares Recipe

Name: Sticky Pecan Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup (125 ml) confectioners (icing) sugar, sifted; 1/2 cup (125 ml) soy margarine; 1/3 (75 ml) cup soy margarine; 1/2 cup (125 ml) packed light brown sugar; 1 1/2 tbsp (22 ml) soy creamer; 1/4 cup (50 ml) pure maple syrup (see Notes); Pinch salt; 1 1/3 cups (325 ml) coarsely chopped pecans; 8-inch (2 L) square cake pan, greased

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
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Crust: In a bowl, mix flour with sugar.
3
Using two forks, a pastry blender or your fingers, cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Press evenly into prepared pan.
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Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until light golden and firm.
6
Topping: Meanwhile, in a pot, melt margarine over medium heat.
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Add brown sugar and soy creamer and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until blended and heated through.
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Reduce heat to low.
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Add maple syrup and salt and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
10
Add pecans, stirring until evenly coated.
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Spread pecan mixture evenly over hot crust.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes longer or until topping is set and pecans are fragrant.
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Let cool to room temperature in pan on a rack.
14
Cut into squares.
15
Variations:
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Chocolate lovers can add a drizzle of melted chocolate to these bars.
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After the bars have cooled to room temperature, melt 1/4 cup (50 mL) vegan chocolate chips with 2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil.
18
Dip the tines of a fork into the mixture and drizzle threads of melted chocolate over the pecans.
19
Replace pecan pieces with walnut pieces to make Sticky Walnut Squares.

620

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (125 ml) confectioners (icing) sugar, sifted, 1/2 cup (125 ml) soy margarine, 1/3 (75 ml) cup soy margarine, and more.

Yes, Sticky Pecan Squares 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sticky Pecan Squares

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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