Pecan or Angel Slices

Name: Pecan or Angel Slices
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons baking powder; 296 milliliters confectioners sugar, sifted; 3 larges eggs, divided; 177 milliliters all-purpose flour, plus additional 1 1/2 tablespoons; 2 Tbsps granulated sugar; 237 milliliters packed light brown sugar; 59 milliliters fresh lemon, orange, or lime juice; 355 milliliters chopped toasted, pecans or walnuts; 0 teaspoons salt; 237 milliliters flaked or shredded sweetened coconut, lightly toasted; 59 milliliters (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Pecan or Angel Slices might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 12 servings with 329 calories, 4g of protein, and 17g of fat each. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up baking powder, coconut, eggs, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 9-inch baking pan lined with foil.

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Beat the butter, granulated sugar, 1 egg yolk, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla in a medium bowl until well blended.

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Granulated Sugar

Egg Yolk

Vanilla

Butter

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Stir in 3/4 cup of flour until well blended and smooth.

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All Purpose Flour

Press the dough evenly into the baking pan.

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Dough

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Bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, beat 2 eggs, light brown sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla in a medium bowl until well combined.

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Light Brown Sugar

Baking Powder

Vanilla

All Purpose Flour

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Salt

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Stir in nuts and coconut.

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Spread the mixture evenly over the hot baked crust.

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Bake until the top is firm and golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out slightly wet, 20 to 25 minutes. Set the pan on a rack. If desired, while the bars are still warm, spread evenly with Lemon Glaze (recipe below).

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Lemon

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Let stand until the bars are cool and the glaze is set.

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Glaze

Beat confectioners' sugar, juice, and vanilla together until smooth.

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Recipes reprinted with permission from The Joy of Cooking, 75th Anniversary Edition by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, and Ethan Becker. (c) 2006 Simon & Schuster Inc., The Joy of Cooking Trust, and the MRB Revocable Trust

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