Pecan Squares
At a Glance
- Prep
- 20 minutes
- Cook
- 30 minutes
- Servings
- about 24 pecan squares
Categories
- Dessert
- American
- Easy
Dietary
- Soy-free
- Vegetarian
Allergens
- Contains or may contain: Milk
- Eggs
- Tree Nuts
- Wheat.
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 24. Current scale: 1x.
Calories
180.8
per serving
4340 for selected servings
Fat
13.3g
per serving
320g for selected servings
Sugar
8.7g
per serving
209g for selected servings
Protein
2.4g
per serving
58g for selected servings
Carbohydrates
14.3g
per serving
344g for selected servings
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
A tried and true recipe for buttery, chewy, delicious Pecan Squares with a hint of cinnamon makes a delightful treat for a chilly day!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 lb (2 sticks) of butter
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 egg (yolk and white separated - both will be used)
- 1 3/4 cup of sifted flour
- 1/2 lb of pecans, cut lengthwise into thirds or chopped nuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F
Cream together butter and sugar until mixture is light and fluffy.
Add the cinnamon and egg yolk, mix well.
Add flour gradually, mixing only until smooth.
Spread the dough smoothly into an 8x12 inch shallow pan.
Brush with beaten egg white
Sprinkle pecans, pressing them gently into the top of the dough.
Bake at 350F for 20-35 minutes or until done.
When almost cool, cut into squares or bars.
