Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
Deliciously rich and buttery pecan pie bars featuring a crumbly shortbread crust topped with a sweet and gooey pecan filling. These bars are easy to make and perfect for sharing as a dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
Filling
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Make the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and room-temperature unsalted butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Press this crumbly dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until it is lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside to cool slightly while preparing the filling.
- Prepare filling: In another bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, light corn syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add pecans: Stir the chopped pecans into the filling mixture until they are fully coated.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the pecan filling evenly over the pre-baked crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool and serve: Remove from oven and allow the pecan pie bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For easier cutting, chill the bars in the refrigerator after they have cooled completely.
- Ensure pecans are evenly chopped for consistent texture throughout the bars.
- Use light corn syrup for the best traditional pecan pie flavor; dark corn syrup will create a richer, deeper taste.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- You can toast the pecans lightly before adding for an extra nutty flavor.
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