GRANDMA'S PECAN RUM BARS

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My grandmother handed down the recipe for these gooey bars, which we all love. The candied cherries are a must. —Deborah Pennington, Cullman, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups chopped pecans, divided
1 cup butter, softened
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/4 cups red candied cherries
1-1/2 cups chopped candied pineapple
1/2 cup chopped candied citron
1/3 cup rum

Steps:

  • Sprinkle 3 cups pecans over a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour to creamed mixture, beating well., Spread batter into prepared pan. Combine candied fruit and remaining pecans. Spread fruit and pecans evenly over creamed mixture; press gently to help mixtures adhere. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Sprinkle rum over the top; cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Gaidge Snyder
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my guests. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they're still delicious.


Khalalelo Sethathi
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I'm not a huge fan of rum, but I still enjoyed these bars. The pecan flavor really shines through.


Michel Kadir
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and boozy. They're the perfect party dessert.


Nkateko Shibase
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I love the gooey center of these bars. They're the perfect treat for a cold winter day.


Emily Coleman
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These bars were a little too dry for my taste, but they were still good.


Rabiyeal Tudu
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I've tried several different recipes for pecan rum bars, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and rum flavor.


Farha Zara
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Asfan Khan
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The rum flavor in these bars is a bit strong for me, but my husband loves them.


Sjsgdje Dbdkdh
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about them.


MD Basir Basir
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These bars were a bit too dense for my liking, but the flavor was good.


Mame Ali
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I love the pecan rum flavor in these bars. They're the perfect after-dinner treat.


Allahyar Raja
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out great! They're so moist and flavorful.


ARUP MOHALDAR
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Damian Depasquale
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet and boozy.


Celia Young
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This recipe is a keeper! The bars are delicious and the rum flavor is perfect.


Ali Aslam
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These pecan rum bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the flavor.