These yummy bars are so easy to make! Sprinkle them with coarse sugar on top for a little extra sparkle and sweetness!
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 & 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon chopped pecans, divided 2-3 teaspoons coarse sugar (may substitute granulated sugar) Preheat oven to 350°. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on 2 sides. Using an electric mixer at medium speed, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add vanilla and combine. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add flour, beating until well-mixed. Stir in 1/4 cup pecans. Mixture will be crumbly. Press dough into bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle top with 1 tablespoon pecans and coarse sugar. Bake until edges are lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Using foil, lift shortbread out of pan. Cut into bars.
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