Chewy Cinnamon Bars

Submitted by beckerd

"This recipe is from Taste of Home. This is a good dessert recipe that is easy to whip up because it has all the ingredients that are usually in everyone's cabinet."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 36 bars

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• powdered sugar, sifted

directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add egg, beat well.
3. Combine flour, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
4. Add to creamed mixture and beat until smooth.
5. Stir in pecans.
6. Spread into a greased 8" square pan.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until done.
8. Cut into squares while warm.
9. Sprinkle sifted powdered sugar and extra ground cinnamon over tops.