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pecan pie bars

Easy Pecan Pie Bars

5 from 1 vote
A buttery shortbread crust forms the perfect base for a rich, naturally sweetened filling loaded with toasted nuts. These bars deliver all the gooey sweetness of traditional pie with half the effort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened For the crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
  • ½ cup light brown sugar Packed
  • 3 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup dark corn syrup Can substitute maple syrup
  • ½ cup light brown sugar Packed, for the filling
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure extract preferred
  • 2 cups pecans Half chopped, half whole

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking pan Metal preferred
  • 1 Parchment paper For easy removal
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For crust and filling
  • 1 Whisk To combine filling smoothly

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a nine-by-thirteen baking pan with parchment paper.
    lining a baking pan with parchment paper
  2. Beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, then stir in the flour until crumbly.
    mixing pecan pie bar crust doug
  3. Press the crust mixture firmly into the pan and bake for fifteen minutes until lightly golden.
    pressing crust into a baking pan
  4. Whisk the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
    whisking pecan pie bar filling
  5. Stir in the pecans and pour the filling over the warm, par-baked crust.
  6. Bake for twenty-five to thirty minutes until the center has just a slight jiggle, then cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 85gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week for a chewier texture. Chill the bars fully before slicing for the cleanest cuts.

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