TOFFEE PECAN BARS
Curl up with a hot cup of coffee and one of these treats. The golden topping and flaky crust give way to the heartwarming taste of old-fashioned pecan pie. -Dianna Croskey, Gibsonia, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly., Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix egg, milk and vanilla. Fold in toffee bits and pecans. Spoon over crust. Bake until golden brown, 24-26 minutes. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
TOFFEE-PECAN BARS
A buttery crust holds a rich topping enhanced with pecans and chocolate-caramel chips.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray (do not use dark pan).
- In large bowl, beat 3/4 cup butter and 1/3 cup brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg; beat until well blended. On low speed, beat in flour until dough begins to form. Press dough in pan.
- Bake 12 to 17 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar and the corn syrup to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Boil 2 minutes without stirring.
- Quickly stir pecans into corn syrup mixture; spread over partially baked crust. Bake 20 to 23 minutes or until filling is golden brown and bubbly.
- Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over hot bars. Let stand 5 minutes to soften. With rubber spatula, gently swirl melted chips over bars. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 24 squares (6 rows by 4 rows), then cut each square in half to make triangles. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
CARAMEL SHORTBREAD SQUARES
These cookies consist of a shortbread crust, firm caramel center, and a milk chocolate top. They are super-easy to make and they take only 20 minutes to bake.
Provided by Julia
Categories Desserts Cookies Butter Cookie Recipes Shortbread Cookie Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together 2/3 cup butter, white sugar, and flour until evenly crumbly. Press into a 9 inch square baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
- In a 2 quart saucepan, combine 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Bring to a boil. Continue to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 3 minutes. Pour over baked crust (warm or cool). Cool until it begins to firm.
- Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, then stir and continue to heat and stir at 20 second intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth. Pour chocolate over the caramel layer and spread evenly to cover completely. Chill. Cut into 1 inch squares. These need to be small because they are so rich.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
MILLIONAIRE CLUSTERS
Of the 35 kinds of candy I make each Christmas, this is by far the favorite of family and friends. These treats taste like a million bucks!-Theda Andres, Appleton, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 33m
Yield 7 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grease four baking sheets with 2 tablespoons butter; set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the milk, sugars, corn syrup, salt and remaining butter. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage), stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Let stand until set. , Drizzle melted candy coating over clusters; chill for 10 minutes or until set. Store in airtight containers.
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