Pecan Bars I
Description
This recipe delivers a light pecan bar accented with bourbon, making a perfect bar cookie for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup shortening
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 eggs
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2 teaspoons bourbon
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2 cups flaked coconut
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1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 9 inch square baking pan.
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To make crust: In medium mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press dough into baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.
3
To make the filling: In large mixing bowl, beat sugar, eggs and bourbon. Slowly add in flour and salt, mixing well. Fold in coconut and pecans.
4
Spread filling over hot crust. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool on wire racks before cutting into bars.