COOKIE CHALLENGE: PECAN BARS WITH CHERRIES

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Wowza! So many textures, so many flavors, so much love!

Provided by Stacia Osborn

Categories     Nuts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 c all purpose flour
1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 c butter, cold
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/4 c dark corn syrup
1 1/4 c sugar
3 Tbsp butter, melted
2 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 c pecans, chopped
1/3 c dried cherries, snipped (or use dried cranberries)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Line a 15x10x1 inch baking pan with foil, extending the foil over the edges of the pan. Grease the foil, set pan aside.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine flour, the 1/2 cup sugar, and the salt. Using a pastry blender, but in the 1 cup of butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture evenly into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • 3. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, corn syrup, the 1 1/4 cups sugar, the 3 tablespoons butter, and the vanilla until combined.
  • 4. Sprinkle pecans and dried cherries over hot crust. Slowly pour egg mixture over all. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Lift baked mixture from pan using the foil. Remove foil. Cut into bars. Makes 48 bars.
  • 5. These freeze great!!!!

allan Says
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These bars are the perfect make-ahead dessert. They're easy to make and can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.


Darlyne Prophete
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I froze these bars for up to 2 months. They thawed perfectly.


Yakubu Dauda
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I stored these bars in an airtight container at room temperature. They stayed fresh for up to 3 days.


Morgan Harrington
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I let these bars cool completely before cutting them. They were much easier to cut that way.


Bonolo Nolo
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I baked these bars for 25 minutes instead of 30 minutes. They were perfect!


Sonli Khanom
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I made these bars in a 9x13 inch pan instead of an 8x8 inch pan. They turned out great!


edos ikuvbogie
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I used dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet. They gave the bars a more intense chocolate flavor.


Shamol Biswas
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I added some chopped walnuts to the batter. They added a nice nutty flavor.


Teressa Niwha
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I didn't have any cherries on hand, so I used raspberries instead. They worked great!


Sk Minarul
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These bars were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some extra butter next time.


Roblox ANNA
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I had some trouble getting the bars to set. I think I overbaked them. Next time, I'll bake them for a few minutes less.


Stacey Wojnowicz
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll cut back on the sugar next time. Otherwise, they were delicious.


charles ndungu
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I love the way these bars look. They're so festive and perfect for a party. I'll definitely be making them again.


Destiny Madison
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The pecans and cherries add a nice crunch and flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.


Bakri Aljufri
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bars are delicious and so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Md Ashab
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These bars are so rich and decadent. They're perfect for a special occasion. I'll definitely be making them again.


imtiaz hassan
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I love the chewy texture of these bars. They're the perfect treat for a snack or dessert. I'll definitely be making them again.


Paust Gray
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These bars were so easy to make! I had them in the oven in less than 30 minutes. They were also a big hit with my family. I'll definitely be making them again.


Alero Sunday
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I'm not a huge fan of pecans, but I loved these bars. The cherries and chocolate chips really balanced out the flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.


Puja Mandol
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These pecan bars were a hit at my last party! The combination of pecans, cherries, and chocolate chips was irresistible. I'll definitely be making them again.