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Zoela Smith’s Pecan Rum Bars Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 cups chopped pecans, divided
1 cup butter, softened
2¼ cups packed brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
2¼ cups red candied cherries
1½ cups chopped candied pineapple
½ cup chopped candied citron
⅓ cup rum
Directions:
Directions:
1. Sprinkle 3 cups pecans over greased 15x10x1 baking pan

2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one 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 one hour.

4. Sprinkle rum over the top; cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12 bars
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Walt’s family loves these gooey bars. The candied cherries are a must. This holiday treat tastes like a cross between rum cake, fruitcake and pecan pie.

 

 

 

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