BUTTERMILK BARS

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One of my absolute favorite treats when I was a child. They have a maple flavor to them and are best enjoyed with a glass of cold iced tea.

Provided by Temperance

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/8 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cream 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp vanilla.
  • Add egg, beat well.
  • Sift flour and baking soda together and add alternately with buttermilk to egg mixture.
  • Add nuts.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes at 350 in a 9x13 pan.
  • For the topping: Bring topping ingredients to a boil (1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/8 cup milk and 1/2 tsp vanilla). Boil 2 minutes. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and mix well.
  • Spread on cooled bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.4, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 24.6, Sodium 112.3, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 18.6, Protein 1.7

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