Raspberry Pecan Squares Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans. , Spread half of the dough into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan that has been coated with cooking spray. Combine jam and lemon juice; spread over dough. Dollop remaining dough over top. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. , Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over bars.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the crust, beat the butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, until light, approximately 3 minutes. Add the eggs and the vanilla and mix well. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients into the batter with the mixer on low speed until just combined. Press the dough evenly into an ungreased 18 by 12 by 1-inch baking sheet, making an edge around the outside. It will be very sticky; sprinkle the dough and your hands lightly with flour. Bake for 15 minutes, until the crust is set but not browned. Allow to cool.
• For the topping, combine the butter, honey, brown sugar, and zests in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over low heat until the butter is melted, using a wooden spoon to stir. Raise the heat and boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and pecans. Pour over the crust, trying not to get the filling between the crust and the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold. Cut into bars and serve.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray 9 by 13 baking pan with cooking spray.
• Roast the pecans by spreading on a jelly roll pan and roasting in the oven for 10 - 15 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes (after 10 minutes check every 2 minutes so they don't burn!).
• Cream together the butter, honey and sugar in a medium mixing bowl.
• Add the salt, baking powder, flour and pecans and mix well.
• Reserve one cup of dough for topping.
• Add lightly beaten egg to remaining dough and mix well.
• Spread this dough along bottom of prepared pan.
• In microwave, warm the preserves to make them easier to spread.
• Spread preserves over the dough in the pan.
• Crumble the reserved dough over the jam (the dough will be soft).
• Cook for 30 - 35 minutes until golden brown around edges.
• Let cool before cutting.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham crumbs, pecans, 1/4 cup of the sugar and the butter. Reserve 1/2 cup of the crumb mixture; press remaining mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 10 min. Spread with jam; set aside.
• Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium until creamy. Add remaining 3/4 cup sugar and the vanilla; beat until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition just until blended. Carefully spread over jam; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
• Bake 30 min. or until center is almost set; cool completely. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before cutting into bars. Store any leftovers in refrigerator.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs and extract. Press two-thirds of the mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , In a large bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining sugar; add berries and gently toss. Spoon over crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. , Bake at 375° for 35-45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.