Here’s a classic, well-known version of Pecan Dandy-Do’s — a vintage-style bar cookie that tastes like a cross between pecan pie and blondies.
Pecan Dandy-Do’s Recipe
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
Filling:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- (Optional) 1/2 cup shredded coconut or chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Prepare the crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar.
- Cut in butter (or mix) until the dough resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press mixture evenly into an ungreased 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden.
2. Make the filling
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs.
- Add brown sugar and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold in pecans (and optional coconut or chocolate chips).
3. Bake
- Spread filling evenly over the hot crust.
- Return to oven and bake 20–25 minutes, until set and lightly browned.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Tips
- For a gooier bar, reduce baking time by a few minutes.
- For a deeper pecan flavor, lightly toast the pecans before adding.
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