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Southern Pecan Bars
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 12
If you are a fan of pecan pie, these bars will satisfy the crave with slightly fewer calories – but then, if you’re going to eat these, you probably can’t think too much about calories!
Ingredients:
crust
1 cup flour
⅓ cup brown sugar
1/4 butter, softened
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
topping
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup white or dark corn syrup (i use white)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans (chopping them finely will allow you to cut them into bars easier)
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine all crust ingredients; mix on low speed until crumbly.
2. Press crust into an ungreased 9x13 pan.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes; remove pan from oven.
4. Combine topping ingredients, except pecans; beat on medium speed until well blended.
5. Pour topping over hot crust; sprinkle with pecans.
6. Bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.
7. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
By RecipeOfHealth.com