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Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Prepare the crust: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, and beaten eggs. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the pecan filling evenly over the partially baked crust.
- Bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, you can toast the pecans lightly before chopping them.
- Ensure the eggs are lightly beaten before adding them to the filling to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely.
- Allowing the bars to cool completely is crucial for clean cuts.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg