PECAN BUTTER TART BARS

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THis is from Canadian Living : Great for potlucks, or just to have on hand. They are rich so a few goes a long way. I cut these up & freeze some for later. Leave on counter to de frost.

Provided by Starfire aka Wendy

Categories     Tarts

Time 40m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Line 9-inch (2.5 L) square metal cake pan with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Base: In large bowl, mix flour with brown sugar.
  • With pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is moist and crumbly.
  • Press firmly over prepared pan.
  • Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with pecans and press lightly; bake for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in bowl, beat butter, sugar and corn syrup until smooth; beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Stir in flour and salt; pour over base.
  • Bake until darkened and slightly jiggly when shaken, about 20 minutes.
  • Let cool on rack. (Make-ahead: Wrap and store in airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 weeks.)
  • Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.6, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 21.9, Sodium 38, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.6, Protein 1

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