Ingredients for Pecan Slice
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter
- Golden Syrup
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pecan Halves
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How to Make Pecan Slice
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan.
- **Make the base:**
- In a medium bowl, sift together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Cream together ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- **Make the topping:**
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter.
- Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup light corn syrup, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ cup all-purpose flour.
- Stir in 1 cup pecan halves.
- Pour the topping evenly over the baked base.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is set and lightly browned.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade Pecan Slice!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
22g
Fat
24g
Carbs
5g
