Pecan Bars, Southern Living 8X8, GF

By MaryEllen

Ingredients

• For the Base:
• 1 1/4 cups GF Flour
• 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar
• 3 oz. Toasted Pecan pieces
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 1/2 cup cubed Butter
• For the Filling:
• 1/4 cup Corn Syrup
• 1/8 Cup Molasses (2Tbs)
• 1/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar
• 3 Tbs. Heavy Cream
• 3 Tbs. Butter
• 1/8 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp. Vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped Pecans

Details

Servings 9

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare Crust: Preheat oven to 350°. Pulse flour and next 3 ingredients in a food processor 8 to 10 times or until thoroughly combined and pecans are finely chopped; add butter, and pulse 8 or 9 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal. Line bottom and sides of a 13- x 9-inch pan with aluminum foil, allowing 2 to 3 inches to extend over sides; lightly grease foil with cooking spray. Press mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Step 2 Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack (about 25 minutes). Step 3 Prepare Filling: Bring syrup and next 4 ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until butter melts and the mixture is smooth; boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and 3 cups coarsely chopped toasted pecans. Pour hot filling over cooled crust. Step 4 Bake at 350° for 14 to 16 minutes or until filling bubbles in the center. Cool bars completely in pan on a wire rack (about 1 hour). Chill bars 1 hour before cutting.