delta bars

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Debbie Quimby
Vicksburg, MS

I've never known anyone to make these outside our family. I don't know why they're called Delta Bars. I do know that they are really good and are a crowd pleaser. I've seen one similar recipe but there are differences and I think this one is better ... of course.

(2 ratings)
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For delta bars

  • DOUGH:
  • 1/4 c
    shortening
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1
    egg yolk
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 c
    self rising flour
  • TOPPING:
  • 1
    egg white
  • 1 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 c
    pecans, chopped

How To Make delta bars

  • 1
    For the dough: Cream shortening and sugar together; add egg, egg yolk and vanilla. Add flour and mix well.
  • 2
    Press evenly into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan (dough will spread thin).
  • 3
    For the topping: beat egg white until stiff peaks form. Fold in brown sugar. Sprinkle pecans over topping.
  • 4
    Bake at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutesw or until dough is done.
  • 5
    Cool and cut into squares.

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