Crispy pecan bars

60 min
hard
7 ingredients

Crispy pecan bars

Pecan nut crunch bars are a delicious dessert with a rich tradition in North American baking. Originating in the United States, these bars have become popular in several Latin American countries, where they are sometimes known as "nut bars" or "pecan bars." In Mexico and some Central American countries, pecans are a highly valued ingredient used in both sweet and savory dishes. The combination of a soft base and a crunchy pecan nut layer creates a pleasant texture that has won over palates for generations.

Their origin dates back to the traditional Southern cuisine of the United States, where pecans are abundant. These bars have become a simple and tasty alternative to more elaborate cakes, perfect for sharing at family gatherings or with friends. The recipe has crossed borders, and today it is easy to find variations throughout Latin America, adapted to local tastes and the availability of ingredients.

How to Make Pecan Nut Crunch Bars

Preheat the oven to 275°F.

Grease a 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan with butter.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the egg yolk and vanilla.

Mix well.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour and cinnamon.

Incorporate the flour mixture into the creamed mixture, using your hands to mix into a firm dough if necessary.

Spread evenly into the greased jelly roll pan.

In a small bowl, beat the egg white just until well blended.

Spread it over the dough.

Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the surface, then lightly sprinkle with sugar.

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour or until firm.

Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars or into diamond shapes while still very hot.

Remove the cookies from the baking pan and place them on wire racks to cool.

The cookies become crunchy as they cool.

Barras crujientes de nuez pecana

Ingredients (7)

  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Egg
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Wheat Flour
  • Cinnamon
  • Pecan Nuts

Instructions (20 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 275°F
  2. 2 Grease a 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan with butter
  3. 3 In a large bowl
  4. 4 cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy
  5. 5 Add the egg yolk and vanilla
  6. 6 Mix well
  7. 7 In a medium bowl
  8. 8 combine the flour and cinnamon
  9. 9 Stir the flour mixture into the creamed mixture
  10. 10 using your hands to mix a firm dough if necessary
  11. 11 Spread evenly into the greased jelly roll pan
  12. 12 In a small bowl
  13. 13 beat the egg white just until well blended
  14. 14 Spread over the dough
  15. 15 Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the surface
  16. 16 then sprinkle lightly with sugar
  17. 17 Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until firm
  18. 18 Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars or diamond shapes while still very hot
  19. 19 Remove the cookies from the baking pan and place them on wire racks to cool
  20. 20 The cookies become crisp as they cool