Description
Easy Pecan Pie Bars are a simple dessert with a buttery shortbread crust and a rich, gooey pecan topping. They bring all the cozy flavor of classic pecan pie in an easy-to-slice bar that is perfect for holidays, parties, or an anytime sweet treat.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, and salt for the crust.
3. Stir in the melted butter until a soft dough forms.
4. Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
5. Bake the crust for 15 to 18 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
6. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
7. Stir in the chopped pecans until evenly coated.
8. Pour the filling over the warm crust and spread it gently into an even layer.
9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is mostly set.
10. Cool completely before slicing. For cleaner cuts, chill for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Let the bars cool fully before slicing so the filling can set properly.
For even more flavor, toast the pecans for a few minutes before adding them to the filling.
Use parchment paper with overhang on the sides so you can lift the bars out easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 43mg
Keywords: easy pecan pie bars, pecan dessert bars, holiday dessert, pecan pie squares