Shortly after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Regina Schrambling wrote of the healing power of cooking. "The food is not really the thing," she said. "It's the making of it that gets you through a bad time." This recipe, adapted from "The New Carryout Cuisine" by Phyllis Méras with Linda Glick Conway, was one she turned to in the trying days that followed. A mere two steps, and ready in less than an hour, it's comfort in a pan, just as good for when the darkness creeps up as it is for those days when you just need a bit more. And to those who might scoff at the two sticks of butter? Consider taking Schrambling's words to heart: "Abstemiousness," she wrote, "is not an option when you're feeling low."
Provided by Regina Schrambling
Categories easy, cookies and bars
Time 55m
Yield 39 bars
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. For crust, combine flour, sugar and salt in a bowl. Cut butter into slices, and cut in with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly. Press into bottom and half an inch up the sides of a 9- by 13-inch baking pan. Bake 15 minutes, or until edges begin to brown. Cool on rack.
- For filling, combine all ingredients except pecans, and mix until smooth. Pour into cooled crust. Distribute nuts evenly over top. Bake 30 minutes, or until filling is set. Cool on a rack before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 173, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 67 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Khane Ashik
[email protected]I made these bars with my kids and they had a blast. It was a great way to spend time together and the bars turned out great!
Abir Mirza (PhenomStaR)
[email protected]These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Laney Woodruff
[email protected]I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. I love the way the maple flavor pairs with the shortbread crust.
Azhar Jabar
[email protected]These bars were the perfect treat for my afternoon tea party. They were light and flaky, and the maple flavor was just right.
Bongani Mngoma
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of maple, but I thought these bars were still really good. The shortbread crust was perfect and the filling was sweet and tart.
shane bagnas
[email protected]These bars were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I'm definitely going to be making them again.
Money Beast
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the maple flavor pairs with the shortbread crust.
Jshsus Hshejs
[email protected]These bars were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add a little more butter next time.
jenny luvlace
[email protected]I made these bars with my kids and they had a blast. It was a great way to spend time together and the bars turned out great!
Nina Turner
[email protected]These bars were the perfect addition to my holiday dessert table. They were festive and delicious.
KANTON NWASI
[email protected]I've never made shortbread before, but these bars were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more shortbread recipes in the future.
cookiie
[email protected]I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Asas rana
[email protected]These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
lsaac Suspect 256
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find.
Young Ice
[email protected]These bars were delicious! The maple flavor was perfect and the shortbread crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.
Ridoy Biswas
[email protected]I've made these maple shortbread bars several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
lepo gecko
[email protected]These maple shortbread bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.