Pecan Praline Bars

Here is the recipe for the Pecan Bars.

https://thedomesticrebel.com/2016/09/27/pecan-praline-blondies/

 

Ingredients

• FOR BLONDIES:
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

   

• FOR PRALINE ICING:
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9" baking pan with foil, extending the sides of the foil over the edges of the pan. Spray the foil with cooking spray and set aside.
• To make the blondies: In a medium/large sauce pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the brown sugar until combined. Let cool for about 5-10 minutes. After it's cooled off a little, whisk in the eggs and the vanilla until combined. Lastly, whisk in the salt, baking powder and flour until a soft batter forms.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Bake for approx. 19-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
• Wipe out the sauce pot and return it to the stove. To make the praline icing: Add the butter and brown sugar to the sauce pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add in the heavy cream and bring back up to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat and cool slightly, about 10-15 minutes. Once cooled off a little bit, add in the powdered sugar. Fold in the pecans.
• Working quickly, spread the praline icing over the blondie base in an even layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set the icing before cutting into bars.