Description
Indulge in the bliss of gooey salted brown sugar pecan cookie bars, where sweet brown sugar meets the savory crunch of toasted pecans. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful bars will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that invites everyone to indulge. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, they are ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a dessert that promises to create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients while stirring gently.
- Fold in the toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top. Allow cooling before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (37g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg