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

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Ingredients

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.