Margos Maple Pecan Squares Recipes

MARGO'S MAPLE PECAN SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spread pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast them 10 minutes, set aside.
• Combine 1st measurement of flour and sugar, stir in melted butter.
• Line a 9x13in baking pan with parchment paper, allowing about 2in to hang over each end.
• Press mixture evenly into bottom of pan.
• Bake 10 minutes.
• Whisk together brown sugar, maple syrup and eggs.
• Gently whisk in 2nd measurement of flour, salt and vanilla.
• Fold in most of pecans, reserving a few for the top.
• Pour mixture over shortcake base.
• Sprinkle reserved pecans on top.
• Bake 30 minutes.
• Cool 2 hours before removing and cutting.

PECAN SQUARES

Steps:

• Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 9 x 12 inch baking pan.
• Sift sugar and flour together.Cut in butter, using two knives or a pastry blender, until fine crumbs form. Pat crust into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes; remove from oven.
• Topping: Mix melted butter, honey, cream and brown sugar together. Stir in pecans, coating them thoroughly. Spread over crust.
• Return to oven and bake for 25 minutes more. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

MAPLE PECAN SHORTBREAD SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine the flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar in a mixer. Mix in the softened butter until a dough has formed. Press into an ungreased 8x8-inch baking dish, and prick with a fork.
• Bake the shortbread in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. While the shortbread is baking, beat the egg in a mixing bowl along with 1/3 cup brown sugar, maple syrup, and pecans. Pour the pecan mixture over the hot crust, and return to the oven. Continue baking until firmed, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, and immediately run a knife around the edges to prevent sticking. Cool completely, then cut into 1-inch squares to serve.

MAPLE PECAN SQUARES

Steps:

• Base: Preheat oven to 350 degrees to cook cookie base.
• Rub the flour, sugar and butter together in bowl, mix well and press firmly into 8 x 10" pan.
• Bake for 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven and set aside.
• Topping: Combine sugar and syrup in pot.
• Simmer on stove for 5 minutes.
• Cool and pour over the beaten eggs.
• Stirring well add the remaining ingredients.
• Pour over the partially baked dough and bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue to bake for 20 minutes longer.
• Cool and cut into squares-- enjoy-- enjoy-- enjoy.

PECAN SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*.
• Grease jelly roll pan.
• FOR CRUST: Beat flour, sugar, butter and salt in large bowl on medium speed until crumbly (mixture will be dry).
• Press firmly in pan.
• Bake until light golden brown, about 20 minutes.
• Prepare filling.
• For Filling: Mix all ingredients except pecans until well blended.
• Stir in pecans.
• Pour filling over baked layer; spread evenly.
• Bake until set, about 25 minutes; cool.
• Cut into 1 1/2" squares.
• Makes about 70 squares.