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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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I've been stirring up batches of these tasty bar cookies for many years, and they're a big hit wherever I share them. The bars have all the goodness of pecan pie and are so easy to serve to a crowd. -Debbie Fogel, East Berne, New York Ingredients:
2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1 egg yolk |
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
topping: |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup butter |
1/4 cup honey |
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream |
4 cups chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. Line a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with foil; butter the foil with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large bowl, cream remaining butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk until blended. Gradually add flour.
2. Press into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and honey. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in cream and pecans. Pour over crust. Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Cool completely on a wire rack.
4. Use foil to lift the bars out of the pan and place on a cutting board. Carefully remove foil. Cut into 24 bars; cut each in half diagonally. Yield: 4 dozen.
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