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Pecan Bars

Teresa Ambra
Pecan Bars are ultra scrumptious. These rich bars are filled with pecans providing a rich, crunchy taste and texture that's out of this world. They'll cure any sweet tooth craving and then some! Marvelous dessert for potlucks, tailgating parties, special occasions or holidays.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 48
Calories 179 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 11x17" jelly roll pan
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 nut chopper if nuts are not previously chopped
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter softened (3 sticks)
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar firmly packed
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 4 1/2 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour (bleached flour toughens baked goods)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 3 cups pecans coarsely chopped (measure after chopping)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease or spray a large 11x17" jelly roll pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, combine butter, sugars, vanilla, eggs, salt and baking soda.
  • Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Stir in flour and pecans with wooden spoon until well combined.
  • Spread mixture into cookie sheet and pat down slightly to smooth top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes, or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

NOTE: Be careful not to over-bake the bars or they may dry out.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 198IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword brownie, cookie, dessert, pecans
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