Best Grandmas Pecan Rum Bars Recipes

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PECAN-RUM BARS



Pecan-Rum Bars image

Every bite of these rich, nutty bars takes just like a piece of pecan pie. Absolutely delicious!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1 tablespoon rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract
2 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 teaspoons rum or 1/2 teaspoon rum extract plus 2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray (do not use dark pan).
  • In medium bowl, beat 1 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar with electric mixer on low speed until creamy. Stir in flour. Press evenly in pan.
  • Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are golden brown and center springs back when touched lightly.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix all filling ingredients except pecans. Stir in pecans. Pour over crust, spreading pecans evenly.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until filling is set. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, mix icing ingredients (add additional rum or water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if icing is too thick to drizzle). Drizzle icing over bars. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

PECAN-RUM BARS RECIPE



Pecan-Rum Bars Recipe image

Provided by HeatherS

Number Of Ingredients 14

Crust
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
2 eggs
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1 tablespoon rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract
2 cups pecan halves
Icing
1 /2cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 teaspoons rum or 1/2 teaspoon rum extract plus 2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray (do not use dark pan). In medium bowl, beat 1 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar with electric mixer on low speed until creamy. Stir in flour. Press evenly in pan. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are golden brown and center springs back when touched lightly. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix all filling ingredients except pecans. Stir in pecans. Pour over crust, spreading pecans evenly. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until filling is set. Cool completely, about 1 hour. In small bowl, mix icing ingredients (add additional rum or water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if icing is too thick to drizzle). Drizzle icing over bars. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows

GRANDMA'S PECAN RUM BARS



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My grandmother handed down the recipe for these gooey bars, which we all love. The candied cherries are a must. —Deborah Pennington, Cullman, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups chopped pecans, divided
1 cup butter, softened
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/4 cups red candied cherries
1-1/2 cups chopped candied pineapple
1/2 cup chopped candied citron
1/3 cup rum

Steps:

  • Sprinkle 3 cups pecans over a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour to creamed mixture, beating well., Spread batter into prepared pan. Combine candied fruit and remaining pecans. Spread fruit and pecans evenly over creamed mixture; press gently to help mixtures adhere. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Sprinkle rum over the top; cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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