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Ina Garten Pecan Bars Recipe

Ina Garten Pecan Bars Recipe

Recipe By Nicole Santa
Do you love easy desserts? This Ina Garten Pecan Bars Recipe is perfect for you. Many people want to know how to make Ina Garten Pecan Bars.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Electric mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Large Bowl
  • Small Saucepan
  • Measuring Cups
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients
  

  • Unsalted Butter 1 Lb
  • Granulated Sugar 3/4 Cup
  • Extra Large Eggs 2
  • Vanilla Extract 1 Tsp
  • All Purpose Flour 4 1/2 Cups
  • Baking Powder 1/2 Tsp
  • Salt 1/4 Tsp
  • Light Brown Sugar 1 Lb
  • Honey 1/2 Cup
  • Heavy Cream 1/4 Cup
  • Chopped Pecans 1 Lb

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make the Crust: Mix butter and sugar until smooth.
  • Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in flour and salt slowly.
  • Press the Dough: Put dough into your lined pan.
  • Bake the Base: Bake for fifteen minutes until golden.
  • Cook the Topping: Melt butter, sugar, honey, and cream.
  • Add the Nuts: Stir pecans into the warm syrup.
  • Final Bake: Pour nuts over crust and bake again.
  • Cool Completely: Let them sit before you start cutting.

Notes

➤ Use high quality butter for the best taste.
➤ Do not overmix the shortbread crust dough.
➤ Toast the pecans first for extra deep flavor.
➤ Line the pan well with parchment paper flaps.
➤ Let the bars cool fully before cutting them.
➤ Use a warm knife to get clean edges.
➤ Press the crust firmly into every single corner.
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