Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
0.25 cup

butter

melted

2 cup

brown sugar

packed

0.67 cup

all purpose flour

4 unit

eggs

2 tsp

vanilla extract

0.25 tsp

baking soda

0.25 tsp

salt

2 cup

pecans

chopped

1 cup

confectioners sugar

for dusting

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2
~5 min

Pour melted butter into a 9 x 13 inch pan.

Step 3
~5 min

In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 4
~5 min

Mix well until combined.

Step 5
~5 min

Stir in chopped pecans.

Step 6
~5 min

Spread mixture evenly over the butter in the pan.

Step 7
~5 min

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 8
~5 min

Remove from oven.

Step 9
~5 min

Immediately dust with confectioners sugar.

Step 10
~5 min

Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.

Toast the pecans before chopping for enhanced flavor.

Cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1 day in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Drizzle with caramel sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coffee
Tea

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southern USA

Cultural Significance

Traditional Southern Dessert

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Party
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100