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Pecan Pie Squares with Bourbon Glaze
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees and line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and work them in with your fingers until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
  • Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish. Bake for 15 minutes until the edges look lightly golden.
  • While the crust bakes, whisk the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  • Pour the pecan mixture over the hot crust and return the dish to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar, bourbon, and heavy cream until the glaze is smooth and pourable. Drizzle it over the cooled squares and let it set for 10 minutes before cutting.

Notes

Cut the squares only after the glaze has fully set to keep clean edges. If you need to make them ahead, bake and glaze the bars the day before, then store them in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature. For a milder bourbon note, reduce the amount in the glaze by half and add an extra tablespoon of cream.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Baking Dish, Mixing Bowls, Wire Rack