Gooey Salted Brown Sugar Pecan Cookie Bars
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Gooey Salted Brown Sugar Pecan Cookie Bars. These delightful treats are a harmonious blend of rich brown sugar, crunchy toasted pecans, and a sprinkle of sea salt that creates an irresistible sweet-salty experience. Perfectly chewy and golden-brown, these bars make for an ideal dessert for gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack. With just one bowl needed for preparation, you’ll be savoring these mouthwatering cookie bars in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup toasted pecans (roughly chopped)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring each is well incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the toasted pecans until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before cutting into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - To enhance flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or substituting pecans with walnuts. - For optimal gooeyness, underbake by a couple of minutes and allow them to cool completely before serving.