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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 60 |
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Baking these bars fills me with warm memories of my Grandma Marie, who made a similar recipe. The pecan treats are popular at our office cookie exchange.Amanda Spearing, Newton, Iowa Ingredients:
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar |
1-1/2 cups cold butter |
topping: |
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar |
1 cup butter, cubed |
1/2 cup maple syrup |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
4 cups coarsely chopped pecans |
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream |
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
2. Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, syrup, cinnamon and salt. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted. Stir in the pecans, cream and vanilla. Remove from the heat; spread over crust.
3. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 5 dozen.
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