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Amish butter pecan icebox bars

Amish Butter Pecan Icebox Bars: A Sweet Southern Delight

Amish butter pecan icebox bars are a delectable treat that brings a taste of Southern comfort in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Chopped pecans Toasted
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Whipped cream For garnish
  • 1 cup Chopped pecans For garnish

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and graham cracker crumbs. Mix well.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a baking dish to form the base.
  4. In another bowl, blend cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  5. Fold in the chopped pecans into the cream cheese mixture.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker base.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until set.
  8. Before serving, top with whipped cream and additional chopped pecans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served chilled. Keeps well in the fridge for several days.

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