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Pecan Sandy Bars





Yields
Makes about 88 bars

Prep and Cook Time: about 1 1/4 hours. Notes: These bite-size pecan bars can be stored airtight for up to 4 days.

 1 cup (1/2 lb.) butter, at room temperature
 1 cup sugar
 1 large egg, separated
 2 cups all-purpose flour
 1 cup chopped pecans
Step 1
1

In a bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg yolk until well blended. Stir or beat in flour until mixture is no longer crumbly.

Step 2
2

Press dough evenly into a buttered and floured 10- by 15-inch baking pan. In a bowl, with a fork, beat egg white to blend. Brush evenly over dough with a pastry brush. Sprinkle pecans evenly over dough, then press them in.

Step 3
3

Bake in a 275° oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes. While hot, cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. Let cool completely in pan.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per bar.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories39
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.2g3%

Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
Cholesterol 8.2mg3%
Sodium 22mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4.5g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Protein 0.3g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.