Lemon Pecan Bars
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
👩🍳 Description: This recipe, inspired by Recipezaar but perfected by the talented Chef Karen, delivers a delightful twist on traditional lemon bars with the addition of crunchy pecans. A harmonious blend of tangy lemon zest, creamy condensed milk, and nutty pecans, these bars are sure to be a hit at any gathering. With Chef Karen’s adjustments, you can now confidently whip up a batch of these irresistible treats!
📜 Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
🔑 Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 | Butter |
| 1 1/2 | Margarine |
| 1/3 | All-purpose flour |
| 4 | Confectioners’ sugar |
| 1 | Lemon zest |
| 1 | Sweetened condensed milk |
| 1 | Sweetened coconut |
| 2 | Pecans |
| Lemon juice |
📊 Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 123.6
- Fat Content: 7.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 13.9mg
- Sodium Content: 46.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.6g
- Fiber Content: 0.6g
- Sugar Content: 8.1g
- Protein Content: 1.8g
Yield: 36 Bars
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare Crust: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer set to medium speed to beat together the butter, margarine, all-purpose flour, sugar, and 2 teaspoons of lemon zest until the mixture forms large crumbs.
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Shape Crust: Press the crumb mixture evenly into a 13×9-inch baking pan.
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Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. After this initial baking period, remove the pan from the oven and reduce the heat to 325°F (160°C).
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Prepare Topping: While the crust is baking, prepare the topping. In another bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, sweetened coconut, pecans, the remaining 2 teaspoons of lemon zest, and lemon juice.
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Layer Topping: Spread the prepared topping mixture evenly over the hot baked crust.
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Bake Again: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
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Cool: Once baked, transfer the pan to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely.
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Cut into Bars: Once cooled, cut the bars into 36 equal pieces.
These Lemon Pecan Bars are a delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply craving something sweet, these bars are sure to satisfy! Enjoy the burst of lemony goodness with every bite, and share the joy with family and friends.
