Pecan Cardamom Bar Cookies Recipe

Pecan Cardamom Bar Cookies Recipe
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    36 People
  • VIEWS
    152

Indulge in the delightful warmth of our Pecan Cardamom Bar Cookies. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth bars are infused with aromatic cardamom and studded with crunchy pecans, finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. A perfect treat for any occasion!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    15 g
  • Cholesterol
    20 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    91 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C). Grease a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan. (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

03

Step

Beat in the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. (2 minutes)

04

Step

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cardamom, and salt. (2 minutes)

05

Step

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms. (3 minutes)

06

Step

Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan. (3 minutes)

07

Step

Brush the dough with the egg white and sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the top. (2 minutes)

08

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

09

Step

While the bars are baking, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter over low heat until it begins to brown slightly. Remove from heat. (5 minutes)

10

Step

Stir in the confectioners' sugar until smooth. (2 minutes)

11

Step

Add milk, one teaspoon at a time, until the glaze reaches a drizzling consistency. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. (3 minutes)

12

Step

Once the bars are baked and still warm, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. (2 minutes)

13

Step

Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares or rectangles. (30 minutes)

For a richer flavor, toast the pecans lightly before chopping.
Be careful not to overbake the bars; they should be golden brown around the edges.
If the glaze becomes too thick, add a tiny bit more milk to thin it out.
Store the cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Ara Mills

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 50 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Bernice Johnston

    The frosting is the perfect finishing touch. Not too sweet, just right.

  • Anjali Mueller

    I like to let the butter brown further for a nuttier flavor.

  • America Klockocorkery

    The pecan and cardamom is a delicious combination.

  • Maryam Kuhlman

    I added a handful of chocolate chips to the dough and they were even better!

  • Laury Dibbert

    I halved the recipe and baked it in an 8x8 pan. Worked perfectly!

  • Wilburn Gleason

    Easy to follow recipe and the results were fantastic. Thank you!

  • Dagmar Oberbrunner

    These bars are amazing! The cardamom flavour is so unique and delicious.

  • Shaun Cartwright

    My family devoured these in one day! Will definitely be making them again.

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