Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of Pecan Pie Bars, a delightful twist on the classic pecan pie. These bars combine a golden shortbread crust with a luscious, sweet filling packed with crunchy pecans. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or cozy afternoons, they offer the same beloved flavors of a traditional pecan pie in an easy-to-share format. Whip them up effortlessly with just a handful of simple ingredients and enjoy them warm or at room temperature. Whether topped with ice cream or served alongside fresh fruit, these Pecan Pie Bars are sure to impress all dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup salted butter
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup dark corn syrup
- ¼ cup salted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups pecans (whole or chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the crust: In a bowl, mix softened butter, flour, and sugar until crumbly. Press into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Bake crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the filling: In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar and corn syrup until smooth. Add melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt; mix well. Fold in pecans.
- Pour filling over baked crust and return to oven for another 30 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg