Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 3 cups packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups chopped pecans, toasted
Icing
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup half-and-half
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a half-sheet (13 by 18-inch) pan with foil and grease with butter or cooking spray.
- Beat the 1 cup butter and 3 cups brown sugar using an electric mixer with a paddle attachment until fluffy (approximately 2 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time while beating on medium-low speed and then add vanilla extract. Beat for 1 more minute and scrape down sides of bowl to make sure everything is even in consistency.
- Combine the dry ingredients, flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat flour mixture into butter mixture at low-speed.
- Stir in pecans and pour into prepared pan. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Bars should be set and slightly puffed. Cool completely.
- For icing, melt 1 cup butter and 2 cups brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Once mixture starts to bubble, decrease heat to medium-low and continue to cook for 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Place powdered sugar, half-and-half, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl and using a paddle attachment beat on medium speed until creamy.
- Add melted butter mixture and beat to combine.
- Pool over cooled bars and let icing set for 30 minutes before cutting
Found on spicysouthernkitchen.com
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