TOFFEE PECAN BARS

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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

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg, room temperature
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package English toffee bits (10 ounces) or almond brickle chips (7-1/2 ounces)
1 cup chopped pecans

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.