Grandma’s Pecan Rum Bars

  Desserts

My grandmother handed down the recipe for these gooey bars, which we all love. The candied cherries are a must.

Grandma’s Pecan Rum Bars

Average Rating: 4

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling
YIELD: 2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped pecans, divided
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2-1/4 cups red candied cherries
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped candied pineapple
  • 1/2 cup chopped candied citron
  • 1/3 cup rum

Instructions

  • 1. Sprinkle 3 cups pecans over a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour to creamed mixture, beating well.
  • 3. Spread batter into prepared pan. Combine candied fruit and remaining pecans. Spread fruit and pecans evenly over creamed mixture; press gently to help mixtures adhere. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Sprinkle rum over the top; cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 401 calories, 22g fat (6g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

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