Level: Easy
Yield: 16 squares
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 of 16 servings
Calories: 118; Total Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugar: 14 g; Protein: 1 g; Cholesterol: 19 mg; Sodium: 32 mg
Total time: 1 hr 40 min (includes cooling time)
Active time: 15 min

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra softened butter for greasing the pan
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Craving a quick, buttery treat? Whip up these irresistible brown sugar pecan squares in just 15 minutes of active time. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort!

Preheat your oven to 350F and grease an 8-inch square baking dish with softened butter. Get ready for blissfully easy baking!
In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then whisk in the brown sugar, almond extract, and vanilla until silky smooth. Stir in the beaten egg for that perfect richness.
In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gently fold into the wet mixture, then stir in chopped pecans. Spread into the pan and bake until edges are golden and center is just set, about 20 minutes. Cool completely, dust with confectioners' sugar, and slice into 16 delightful squares. Your kitchen will smell amazingenjoy the fruits of your simple labor!

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