Pecan Streusel Squares

Pecan Streusel Squares


These lucious dessert squares contain a streusel mix which serves as a base, filling, and topping. The filling also contains maple syrup and pecans.

* Crust:

* 3 cup all-purpose flour
* 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
* 1-1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter or margarine

* Filling:

* 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
* 1-1/2 cup maple syrup
* 1 cup milk
* 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
* 1 tsp. vanilla extract
* 4 eggs
* 1-1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method

For Crust: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In large bowl, combine flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1 1/2 cups butter until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 2-cups of the crumbs. Press remaining crumbs into bottom and 1-inch up sides of a 13x9x2-inch oven-proof dish or baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

For Filling: Combine 1/4-cup of the reserved crumbs and the filling ingredients in a bowl. Pour over prebaked crust. Bake 10 minutes longer at 400 degrees. Remove from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.

Sprinkle remaining crumbs over filling. Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until filling is set and crumbs are golden brown. Cool slightly in dish or pan. Cut into squares. Serve warm or cooled with a topping of whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

Notes: Taste like Pecan Pie.

Number of Servings: 12

Rhonda G in Missouri