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QUICK Butter Pecan Bars

Servings: 36 bars

Prep. Time: 15 minutes 25 Min Bake

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Butter pecan bars are toteable treats for picnics, block parties and other weekend outings. Dark molasses and applesauce make them moist, and chopped pecans and butterscotch pieces add texture and flavor.

Ingredients

2 1/2 c sifted flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp salt
1 2 c butter or margarine
1 c sugar
1/4 c dark molasses
2 eggs
1 c applesauce
1/2 c chopped pecans
1/2 c butterscotch pieces
Powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

Sift together flour, baking soda, allspice and salt.

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses until well blended. Add eggs and beat well.

Add flour mixture and applesauce, alternating with creamed mixture, beating until just blended after each addition. Stir in pecans and butterscotch pieces.

Pour into greased and lightly floured 13x9x2" baking pan.

Bake at 350 25 to 30 minutes or until firm to the touch.

Cool in pan set on a wire rack.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

Cut into 3 by 1 inch bars.