Pecan Slice Recipe
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 16 squares
Description: Delight in the rich, buttery flavor of this Pecan Slice recipe, a delectable treat perfect for sharing. The blend of crisp pecans and a sweet, golden topping over a tender base creates a cookie bar that’s simply irresistible. Ideal for any occasion, this recipe from Love With Recipes combines simple ingredients to create an elegant dessert.
Category: Bar Cookie
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Oven, Stove Top, Less than 4 Hours
Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup butter (plus an additional 1/4 cup for topping)
- 1/3 cup golden syrup
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour (for topping)
- 2 cups pecan halves
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your Pecan Slice will bake evenly and achieve a perfect golden hue. -
Prepare the Pan:
Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan. For easy removal, you might also line the pan with parchment paper, allowing some paper to hang over the edges for easy lifting later. -
Make the Base:
In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup of flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. This helps to evenly distribute the baking powder and salt throughout the flour.In another bowl, cream 1/3 cup of butter until smooth. Gradually blend in the flour mixture to form a soft dough. Press this dough evenly over the base of the prepared pan. This will be the foundation of your slice.
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Bake the Base:
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. The base should be lightly golden and just set. -
Prepare the Topping:
While the base is baking, prepare the topping. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1/4 cup of butter. Once melted, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in 1/3 cup golden syrup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, beaten egg, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.Gradually mix in 1 cup of flour until the mixture is smooth.
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Assemble the Slice:
After the base has baked for 15 minutes, remove it from the oven. Sprinkle 2 cups of pecan halves evenly over the base. Pour the prepared topping mixture over the pecans, spreading it out to cover them completely. -
Bake the Topping:
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes. The topping should be set and lightly browned. -
Cool and Slice:
Allow the Pecan Slice to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift it out using the parchment paper (if used) and cut into 16 squares. Enjoy your homemade treat!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 193.5
- Fat Content: 13.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 31mg
- Sodium Content: 105.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 16.9g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 5.6g
- Protein Content: 2.2g
Enjoy the rich, nutty flavors of these Pecan Slices, perfect for a sweet treat any time of day! 🍂🍰
