Pecan Bars

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This has become a regular in my Christmas cookie line-up! Everyone, from kids to teachers to foreign exchange students LOVE these bars! I make several batches, because th...read more

posted by

ShellyHousel

on 5/28/2013

time

prep:

20 min

total:

1 hr 35 min

servings

total:

60 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

cup (2 sticks) butter, softened, divided

cup granulated sugar

Tbsp. vanilla, divided

2-1/4

cups flour

1/2

tsp. baking soda

eggs

cup packed brown sugar

2/3

cup light corn syrup

cups chopped PLANTERS Pecans

Make It

BEAT cream cheese, 3/4 cup butter, granulated sugar and 2 tsp. vanilla in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add flour and baking soda; mix well. Refrigerate 30 min.

HEAT oven to 350°F. Press dough onto bottom of 15x10x1-inch pan. Bake 20 min. or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, melt remaining butter; pour into medium bowl. Add eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup and remaining vanilla; mix well. Stir in nuts.

SPREAD nut mixture over warm crust. Bake 20 to 25 min. or until topping is firm around the edges but still slightly soft in the center. Cool completely.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

These tasty bars are great for serving at a holiday party or for sharing at a cookie exchange.

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kari022

posted:1/8/2007

i made it and everyone loved it, i change it a little i ran out of corn syrup so i added maple syrup and it tasted wonderful, i loved it. ps. they have asked me to make it for a birthday party!!!! its delicious.

megshine

posted:12/26/2006

Excellent dessert - makes lots. This is a great pecan dessert without being too sweet.

maglitejenn

posted:12/23/2006

These are good only if served chilled. I made these twice, first with all the dough which turns out to be too much. The second time I used only 3/4 of the dough, but they still come out soft.

begnaud11

posted:12/23/2006

Easy, easy and oh so delicious!! I took the advice of a previous poster and substituted 1 cup of chocolate chips for 1 of the cups of pecans! Wonderful!

gertigirl

posted:12/23/2006

so good and easy

Babylinny

posted:12/22/2006

These bars are so delicious that they become really addictive. Simply love this recipe, it is definitely a keeper!

a cook

posted:12/18/2006

This recipe said that it yields 60 bars, and there is no way it makes 5 dozen. It actually only makes about 24 if you cut them small.

a cook

posted:12/7/2006

Very easy to prepare, great tasting! Have made this recipe 3 times-

shirleyallen4

posted:11/7/2006

I make pecan tassies for the holidays and special occasions. If this recipe is even half as good as my tassies, it wins my vote for being easier, keeping that pecan pie taste. Looking to include it as one of my holiday favorites. I agree with cook who wants a thinner crust using a larger pan. Would Increase filling by 1/2 of listed ingredients for a thicker layer. Watch baking time with larger pan.

jtotherose

posted:9/2/2006

This recipe was delicious and a great idea for snacks for the holidays.