Description
Indulge in the buttery goodness of these Pecan Shortbread Bars, a delightful treat that combines a crumbly shortbread base with a sweet and nutty pecan topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet snack any time of the year.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pecan Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Shortbread Base: Cream together softened butter and sugar, then mix in flour, salt, and vanilla. Press dough into the pan and bake until golden.
- Make the Pecan Topping: Whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in chopped pecans and spread over the baked crust.
- Bake: Bake the bars until the topping is set and slightly bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool completely before slicing into individual portions.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For added decadence, drizzle with melted dark chocolate once cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
