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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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This recipe came from Southern Living. Eight hours chilling time in not in the time to prepare! Ingredients:
4 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed |
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted |
2 large eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 teaspoon bourbon (optional) |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup cocoa |
1 teaspoon salt, divided |
3/4 cup unsalted butter |
1/2 cup dark corn syrup |
2/3 cup whipping cream |
2 tablespoons vanilla extract |
3 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted |
Directions:
1. Line a 9x13 inch pan with aluminum foil. Grease foil. Set aside.
2. Beat 1 cup brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla and if desired bourbon at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
3. Combine flour, cocoa, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Gradually add to the brown sugar mixture, beating until blended. Spread into prepared pan.
4. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
5. Bring 3/4 cup butter, corn syrup, 3 cups brown sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer registers 250 degrees (hard ball stage). Remove from heat; stir in whipping cream and 2 tablespoons vanilla until blended. Stir in pecans. Pour over prepared crust.
6. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack; cover and chill 8 hours.
7. Cut into 12 squares; cut each square into 2 triangles. Store in refrigerator.
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