Pecan or Angel Slices
Delicious layered bars featuring a buttery shortbread base topped with a nutty coconut filling. These sweet treats are finished with an optional citrus glaze for the perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
- •¼ cup unsalted butter
- •2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- •3 large eggs
- •1¾ teaspoons vanilla
- •¾ cup all-purpose flour
- •1 cup light brown sugar
- •¼ teaspoon baking powder
- •⅛ teaspoon salt
- •1½ cups pecans or walnuts
- •1 cup sweetened coconut
- •1¼ cups confectioners sugar
- •1 teaspoon vanilla
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 9-inch baking pan lined with foil.
5 min
- 2.
Beat the butter, granulated sugar, 1 egg yolk, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla in a medium bowl until well blended.
5 min
- 3.
Stir in 3/4 cup of flour until well blended and smooth.
3 min
- 4.
Press the dough evenly into the baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, beat 2 eggs, light brown sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla in a medium bowl until well combined.
10 min
- 5.
Stir in nuts and coconut.
2 min
- 6.
Spread the mixture evenly over the hot baked crust. Bake until the top is firm and golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out slightly wet, 20 to 25 minutes. Set the pan on a rack. If desired, while the bars are still warm, spread evenly with Lemon Glaze (recipe below).
25 min
- 7.
Let stand until the bars are cool and the glaze is set.
30 min
- 8.
Beat confectioners' sugar, juice, and vanilla together until smooth.
5 min
