Butterscotch Pecan Bars Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyCuisine
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Butter1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Firmly packed brown sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg1
 Vanilla1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Pinch
 All purpose flour3⁄10 Cup (4 tbs)
 Finely chopped pecans2 1⁄2 Cup (40 tbs)
 Vinegar1 Teaspoon
 Egg whites4

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 4271 Calories from Fat 2566

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 302 g464.1%

Saturated Fat 77 g385%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 453.4 mg151.1%

Sodium 1887.1 mg78.6%

Total Carbohydrates 295 g98.5%

Dietary Fiber 28.2 g112.8%

Sugars 237.7 g

Protein 131 g261.9%

Vitamin A 64.3% Vitamin C 5.2%

Calcium 51.8% Iron 63.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

In mixing bowl, cream together butter and 1/4 cup (50 mL) brown sugar.
Beat in egg, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy.
Stir in flour, Press mixture onto bottom of 13- x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking dish or cake pan.
Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and set aside.
In saucepan, combine pecans, remaining brown sugar, vinegar and egg whites; cook, stirring, over moderately high heat for 2 minutes.
Spread over crust; bake for 15 minutes longer.
Let cool before slicing into bars.
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