Butter Pecan Chews

Name: Butter Pecan Chews
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 36
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened; 3 eggs, separated; 2 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped pecans; 3/4 cup flaked coconut; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

20 Minutes Prep2 Hours 35 Minutes Total
36 Servings
160 Calories per Serving

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Ingredient List

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 eggs, separated
2 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup flaked coconut
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Preparation

Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with butter.
In medium bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar and butter. Press mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until light brown.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat egg yolks, brown sugar, vanilla and salt with electric mixer. Stir in pecans and coconut. In small bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer until foamy. Fold into egg yolk mixture.
Remove partially baked crust from oven. Spread filling evenly over crust. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown and center is set. Sprinkle powdered sugar over bars. Cool on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Information

Daily Values (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 7g 11%, Saturated Fat 3 1/2g 18%, Cholesterol 30mg 10%, Sodium 75mg 3%, Potassium 50mg 1%, Total Carbohydrate 22g 7%, Dietary Fiber 0g 0%, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 2%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 0%, Thiamin 4%, Riboflavin 4%, Niacin 0%, Vitamin B6 0%, Folic Acid 2%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 0%, Phosphorus 2%, Magnesium 0%, Zinc 0%, Selenium 6%, Copper 2%, Manganese 10%

Other Nutrients (Amount per serving)

Calories 160, Calories from Fat 70, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 1/2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 17g, Protein 1g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 1 1/2, Starch 0, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1 1/2, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1 1/2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 0oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 1tsp