Pecan Cardamom Bar Cookies Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt until light. Beat in 2 cups flour until it forms a mass. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch pan. Place a sheet of plastic wrap on the dough and use it to press the dough into the pan (this will make it easier and will prevent the dough from sticking to your fingers). Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are golden.
• Meanwhile, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons flour, remaining teaspoon salt, and baking powder. Using an electric mixer, beat eggs, brown sugar, and corn syrup until light. Fold flour mixture into egg mixture, then pecans and coconut.
• Pour over crust and bake 20 to 25 minutes until set. Run a metal spatula around the edges while still warm, then transfer to a wire rack and cool in pan before cutting into 24 bars.

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and half of the powdered sugar until smooth. Beat in the vanilla.
• 2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cardamom and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Gently stir in the pecans.
• 3. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
• 4. Bake in a preheated 350° for 15-17 minutes or until edges turn a light brown. Roll warm cookies in remaining powdered sugar. Cool on wire racks.
• 5. Note: If you can't find cardamom seeds to grind, you can use pre-ground cardamom, however, it might not offer the same flavor-punch as freshly ground seeds.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325 degrees. Put butter, sugar, vanilla and cardamom in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally.
• Carefully add flour and pecans, and mix a few minutes more, at low speed at first, then medium, until dough comes together. Remove dough and knead for 1 minute. Press dough into a 9-inch square cake pan. (Alternatively, press into a 9-inch fluted French tart pan with a removable bottom.)
• Bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Let cool and cut into squares, bars or wedges with a serrated knife while still slightly warm. Store in a tin until needed. To serve, arrange on a plate and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. In a small bowl, beat eggs and vanilla. Gradually add hot sugar mixture, stirring constantly. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the butter mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs and edges are crisp. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Cut into bars.

Steps:

• Cream 1 cup butter and the granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
• Add the egg yolk and 1 teaspoon vanilla, mix well.
• Stir in the flour, cardamom and salt.
• Spread in an ungreased 10 x 15" baking pan.
• Beat the egg white until bubbly but not forming peaks.
• Brush the dough with the egg white and sprinkle with the chopped nuts.
• Bake at 275°F for 1 hour.
• In a saucepan, melt the 1 1/2 Tablespoon butter until it browns slightly, remove from heat.
• Beat in 1 cup confectioner's sugar and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
• Add enough milk to make a"drizzling" consistency.
• Drizzle on baked dough.
• Cut into bars.