Pecan Or Angel Slices
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, divided
- 1 3/4 teaspoons vanilla, divided
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus additional 1 1/2 tablespoons
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped toasted, pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup flaked or shredded sweetened coconut, lightly toasted
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon, orange, or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Preheat the oven to 350u0b0F. Grease a 9 x 9-inch baking pan lined with foil.
- Beat the butter, granulated sugar, 1 egg yolk, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla in a medium bowl until well blended.
- Stir in 3/4 cup of flour until well blended and smooth.
- 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.
- Stir in nuts and coconut.
- 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).
- Let stand until the bars are cool and the glaze is set.
- Beat confectioners' sugar, juice, and vanilla together until smooth.
unsalted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, pecans, coconut, sugar, fresh lemon, vanilla
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pecan-or-angel-slices-360792 (may not work)