There is a spirit of hospitality in the air.
God sent his son “The Greatest Gift” so we in turn give gifts to our loved ones and those who are in need.
We also open up our homes to guests for festive parties and relatives coming from afar.
Practicing hospitality like the Bible says, hits its full stride in this season and food seems to be right in the middle of it all.
Some of my best memories are in the kitchen preparing holiday meals with my mom and relatives. So many wonderful recipes were passed down from generations.
We all would bring our favorite recipes and go to work getting out the cookie cutters and rolling pins; cooking and baking or favorite dishes for our favorite people. Seeing the smiles on their faces was a gift in itself.
We would then sit down to a lovely meal and thank God for all of his goodness and mercy he had shown us through the year.
We gained a few more pounds during the 6 weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas but it was worth it.
I hope you enjoy these Pecan Bars. One of my all time favorite recipes.
Wishing you Love, Peace and Joy this Holiday season remembering that Jesus is the True Gift.
Pecan Squares
ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powered sugar
- 2 sticks of butter (softened)
- 1 (14oz) can of eagle brand milk sweetened condensed milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 (7.5 oz) package almond brickle chips
- 1 cup of chopped pecans
In a medium bowl combine sugar and flour. Cut in softened butter with a pastry fork or until crumbly
Press mixture evenly into a greased 13x9 inch pan and bake at 350* for 15 minutes.
While that is baking in a separate bowl mix next 4 ingredients until blended well and pour over crust.
Bake at 350* for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool and cut into squares.
Editorial comments expressed in this column are the sole opinion of the writer.
Recipe courtesy of Gigi Butler Copyright 2024 Heartland Journal, LLC
