Martha's pecan bars are the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Add them to your dessert rotation and everyone will be impressed.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with melted butter. Line with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on all sides. Butter parchment; set aside.
- Make crust: Place butter and brown sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in salt. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until fully incorporated after each addition. Continue mixing until dough begins to come together in large clumps.
- Press dough about 1/4-inch thick into prepared pan. Pierce the dough with a fork. Chill until firm, about 20 minutes. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 22 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Reduce oven to 325 degrees.
- Make filling: Place ingredients in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat; pour filling into the cooled crust.
- Bake until filling bubbles, 15 to 20 minutes. Carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Run a paring knife around edges of the pan and invert onto cooling rack. Invert again onto a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 1-by-3-inch bars. Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
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Ellie Stewart
[email protected]These pecan bars were amazing! The crust was so flaky and the pecan filling was gooey and sweet. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making these again soon.
James Sindila
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pecan bars, but I have to say that these were pretty good. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the pecan filling was gooey and sweet. I especially liked the addition of the chocolate chips. Overall, I thought these were a great
Rebecca Rogers
[email protected]These pecan bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with my guests. I love the combination of the sweet pecan filling and the flaky crust. I also like that they're not too heavy, so I can enjoy
Mir Muzamil Jamali
[email protected]These pecan bars were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used less sugar in the filling. The crust was also a little bit dry. Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe.
Carl Ashraf
[email protected]These pecan bars are a classic for a reason. They're simple to make and always delicious. I love the combination of the sweet pecan filling and the flaky crust. I also like that they're not too heavy, so I can enjoy a few without feeling weighed down
MrDlparker
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different pecan bar recipes, but this one is my favorite. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the pecan filling is gooey and sweet. I love that it's not too sweet, so I can enjoy a few bars without feeling guilty.
Nawab Nasir Nawab Nasir deena
[email protected]These pecan bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Mus Sh
[email protected]I made these pecan bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I think the key is to use high-quality pecans. I also added a little bit of cinnamon to the filling, which gave it a nice warm flavor.
mungathia dennis
[email protected]These pecan bars were a disappointment. The crust was dry and crumbly, and the pecan filling was too sweet. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Tessie Milka
[email protected]These pecan bars are amazing! The crust is perfectly flaky and the pecan filling is gooey and sweet. I love that they're so easy to make too. I'll definitely be making these again soon.
Javeria Wazeer
[email protected]I've made these pecan bars several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is simple to follow and the bars always turn out delicious. I love the combination of the sweet pecan filling and the flaky crust.
Khanal Saruu
[email protected]These pecan bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the pecan filling was gooey and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.