Russian Teacake Bars

  • 64
  • 20 mins
  • 150 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup very finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Save $
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • Topping
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1

Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix flour, pecans, baking powder and salt; set aside.

2

In large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar and 1/2 cup powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until fluffy; scrape side of bowl. Beat in egg and vanilla. On low speed, gradually beat flour mixture into butter mixture until well blended. Spread in pan.

3

Bake 32 to 37 minutes or until light brown on top and edges. Immediately sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the powdered sugar over top. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.

4

Remove bars from pan by lifting foil; peel foil away. Cut into 8 rows by 8 rows. Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons powdered sugar over top of bars before serving. Store in airtight container at room temperature.