Any Home Bakers Here?

[pennyJo1960]

We did find a great priced bird at walmart not that low ... New Doc and I will be fine we chatted 2 hours

 

[BullChick]

This is the most complete “how to substitute, and what went wrong” guide I’ve come across.
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[DigMyChicks]

Oh yum, those pics are making me hungry! Looks like something worth making for my family sometime.
Hubs and I went shopping today, mainly to buy some pecans so I can make pecan pie bars for a friend. We ended up buying just a few things for Thanksgiving dinner as well, like a turkey, sausage for the stuffing, cornbread mix also for the stuffing, and apple cider that I will warm up with spices, cinnamon sticks and orange slices. That is one of our favorites on Thanksgiving.

I like apple cider like that also.

I do that too! I guess it's time to plan a menu. I have one friend who has her menu planned out now. I thought she was so ahead of the game, then my dental assistant said she doesn't do thanksgiving because they don't like turkey. what??? Anyway, she is already decorated for Christmas!!! I'd be tired of all the decor by the time Christmas gets here if I did that. But, I will decorate shortly after T-day.

I love Christmas but it’s too early to decorate.

 

[Aria]

Lol - sounds like what I usually do. We weren't planning on buying a turkey today, but came across them for .78 cents a pound at Walmart. Figured that's about the lowest we would find them priced at, so bought the biggest one we could find - 21# (love those left-over turkey sandwiches)!
Sure, I'd be happy to share the pecan pie bar recipe. I found it many years ago in a Christmas cookbook, and have made them for family, friends, and potluck-type dinners. They always go over very well, and my family requests (rather DEMANDS) that I make them every year.
These sound like Perfect Christmas Bars. Question? Can you use Maple Syrup instead of corn syrup? Thanks for sharing. Aria

PECAN PIE BARS

Bar Cookie Crust -
2 C. flour
1/2 C. cold butter, cut into pieces
1/3 C. sugar
1/4 tea. salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9" x 13" pan with cooking oil spray. In large bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat flour, butter, sugar and salt until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (I think a food processor works better). Press firmly into bottom and 1/4" up sides of prepared pan. Bake 15 min. or until golden brown. Remove from oven.

Filling -
2 eggs
3/4 C. light or dark corn syrup
3/4 C. sugar
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 tea. vanilla
1 + 1/4 C. pecans, coarsely chopped

While cookie crust is baking, beat eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter and vanilla in large bowl until well blended. Stir in pecans. Pour over hot crust once it's removed from oven, and spread evenly. Bake 20 min. or until filling is firm around the edges, but only slightly firm in the center (don't wait till it's completely firm!). Cool completely on wire rack, then cut into bars.
*Enjoy!*

 

[Aria]

Lol - sounds like what I usually do. We weren't planning on buying a turkey today, but came across them for .78 cents a pound at Walmart. Figured that's about the lowest we would find them priced at, so bought the biggest one we could find - 21# (love those left-over turkey sandwiches)!
Sure, I'd be happy to share the pecan pie bar recipe. I found it many years ago in a Christmas cookbook, and have made them for family, friends, and potluck-type dinners. They always go over very well, and my family requests (rather DEMANDS) that I make them every year.
These bars sound like a perfect Christmas treat. One question...
can you use maple syrup instead of corn syrup? Thanks for sharing. Aria
PECAN PIE BARS

Bar Cookie Crust -
2 C. flour
1/2 C. cold butter, cut into pieces
1/3 C. sugar
1/4 tea. salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9" x 13" pan with cooking oil spray. In large bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat flour, butter, sugar and salt until mixture resembles coarse crumbs (I think a food processor works better). Press firmly into bottom and 1/4" up sides of prepared pan. Bake 15 min. or until golden brown. Remove from oven.

Filling -
2 eggs
3/4 C. light or dark corn syrup
3/4 C. sugar
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 tea. vanilla
1 + 1/4 C. pecans, coarsely chopped

While cookie crust is baking, beat eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter and vanilla in large bowl until well blended. Stir in pecans. Pour over hot crust once it's removed from oven, and spread evenly. Bake 20 min. or until filling is firm around the edges, but only slightly firm in the center (don't wait till it's completely firm!). Cool completely on wire rack, then cut into bars.
*Enjoy!*

 

[Aria]

Thanks for the Pie Pecan Bars...SUPER addition to my Christmas
Baking List. Do you think I could use maple syrup instead of
corn syrup? Thanks for sharing recipe. Aria

 

[BullChick]

You do realize that we don't get a vote so you are campaigning in the wrong place. If I had a vote, I would be willing to accept a bribe from you.

I used to vote. If I remember correctly, it was only educator we couldn’t Vote for.

 

[ronott1]

You do realize that we don't get a vote so you are campaigning in the wrong place. If I had a vote, I would be willing to accept a bribe from you.

That is true! but you do get to nominate. Then N F C gets to do the voting....

 

[pennyJo1960]

Oh heck I am with @DigMyChicks we do not do x mas until after t day

 

[igorsMistress]

@N F C congratulations on your new badges! You're official and stuff