Yes We Pecan! November 26, 2008
Posted by alwaysjan in Recipes.Tags: Dessert, Food, Pecan Pie, Pecan Pie Squares, Recipes, Thanksgiving desserts
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I love pecan pie, but these squares are just as good AND easier to make. The recipe is from Cookies – Food Writers Favorites. I like these because they’re lighter on the corn syrup so you don’t lapse into a Karo coma. The only time I messed this recipe up was when I didn’t grease the pan well enough and pressed the crust in too tightly. I had to chisel the squares out, but worked off some of the calories to come. Enjoy!
Pecan Pie Squares
Crust
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 t. salt
1/4 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 T. butter, melted
1 c. granulated sugar 1 t. vanilla
1 c. light corn syrup 2 c. chopped pecans
For Crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and butter. Mix on medium speed of electric mixer until mixture resembles coarse meal. (This can also be done in a food processor). Press crust mixture firmly into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated, 350-degree oven 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
For Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, sugar, corn syrup, butter, vanilla and pecans.
Pour filling over baked crust. Return to 350-degree oven and bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until filling is just set. Let cool before cutting into squares.
planetjan 