Pecan Lemon Bars Recipe
- 1 (18 ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
- 1/3 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 5 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- confectioners' sugar
- Cut dough into 1/2-in. slices; press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup pecans; press firmly into crust. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown.
- Reduce heat to 350 degrees F. In a bowl, combine the corn syrup, lemon juice, egg, butter and lemon peel. Combine sugar, flour and remaining pecans; stir into lemon mixture until blended. Pour over crust. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.
