Description
Pecan Pie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic pecan pie, delivering all the rich, nutty flavors in an easy-to-handle bar form. With a buttery shortbread crust and a gooey, caramel-like filling bursting with pecans, these bars are perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or any special occasion when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. Their satisfying texture and sweet aroma will have everyone reaching for seconds. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, these pecan pie bars are sure to become a beloved dessert in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (divided: 2 sticks softened + 1 stick melted)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust: In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in softened butter until crumbly. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake crust for 15-20 minutes until golden brown; set aside.
- For the filling: In another bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup until smooth. Stir in eggs, vanilla, and salt.
- Fold in pecans and pour filling over warm crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set and bubbly. Cool completely before lifting out and cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg