Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pecan Pie Bars, a charming twist on the classic dessert. These bars feature a buttery shortbread base complemented by a sweet, caramel-like filling packed with crunchy pecans. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to holiday celebrations, these bars are easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. With minimal effort required and a one-bowl topping mix, you can whip up these treats in no time. Serve them warm or chilled, topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible dessert experience.
Ingredients
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- ⅔ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups corn syrup (dark preferred)
- 2 cups roughly chopped pecans
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking pan. Line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine 1¾ cups flour and ½ cup granulated sugar, then mix in ¾ cup cold butter until crumbly. Press the mixture into the pan and bake for about 20 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup flour, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and corn syrup until smooth.
- Let the mixture rest while the crust bakes. Stir in chopped pecans before pouring over the crust.
- Bake for an additional 40–50 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 194
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg