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Pecan Linzer bars

Pecan Linzer Bars

These Pecan Linzer Bars are a delightful combination of buttery crust and a fruity filling, topped with a crumbly pecan topping, perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 portions
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup Fruit preserves (raspberry or apricot)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Reserve about 1 cup of the mixture for the topping, then press the remaining dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  7. Spread the fruit preserves evenly over the layer of dough in the pan.
  8. Crumble the reserved dough over the top of the fruit preserves to create a crumbly topping.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  10. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before cutting into bars.

Notes

Feel free to use different fruit preserves to customize the flavor of your bars.