Pecan Bars I

This recipe delivers a light pecan bar accented with bourbon, making a perfect bar cookie for holiday gatherings.

• Calories: 131 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups flaked coconut
• ¼ cup shortening
• 2 teaspoons bourbon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 9 inch square baking pan.

Step 2

To make crust: In medium mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press dough into baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.

Step 3

To make the filling: In large mixing bowl, beat sugar, eggs and bourbon. Slowly add in flour and salt, mixing well. Fold in coconut and pecans.

Step 4

Spread filling over hot crust. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool on wire racks before cutting into bars.