Pecan Or Angel Slices
- 20m Prep Time
- 35m Cook Time
- 55m Ready In
Twelve 3 × 2 ¼-inch bars Many a copy of Joy has been sold on the strength of this recipe. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper so it extends over 2 sides.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick or 55g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons (25g) sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup packed (230g) light brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup flaked or shredded sweetened or unsweetened coconut, lightly toasted
- (Citrus Glaze made with lemon juice)
Let's Prepare
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Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick or 55g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons (25g) sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup packed (230g) light brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup flaked or shredded sweetened or unsweetened coconut, lightly toasted
- (Citrus Glaze made with lemon juice)
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Beat in a medium bowl until well blended: 4 tablespoons (½ stick or 55g) unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons (25g) sugar; 1 large egg yolk; ¼ teaspoon vanilla
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Step 2.
Stir in until well blended and smooth: ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
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Step 3.
Press the dough evenly into the baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes and remove from the oven (leave the oven on). Meanwhile, beat in a medium bowl until well combined: 2 large eggs; 1 cup packed (230g) light brown sugar; 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla; ¼ teaspoon baking powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt
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Step 4.
Stir in: 1 ½ cups chopped toasted pecans or walnuts; 1 cup flaked or shredded sweetened or unsweetened coconut, lightly toasted
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Step 5.
Spread the mixture evenly over the hot baked crust. Return to the oven and 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 still warm, spread evenly with: (Citrus Glaze made with lemon juice)
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Step 6.
Let stand until completely cool and the glaze is set before cutting into bars.