PECAN-RUM BARS

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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

Ingredients

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