Caramel Cookie Squares

Submitted by Chef #880889

"This recipe is adapted from one in the Cotton Country Cookbook. Given to me by a co-worker, it is one of her favorites!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 20 squares

ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 lb dark brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour, sifted
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups pecans, chopped
• 1 dash salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• powdered sugar

directions

1. Cream butter and brown sugar together.
2. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
3. Add flour and baking powder; mix well.
4. Stir in pecans, salt and vanilla.
5. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350.
7. Cool, cut into squares and dust with powdered sugar.