Pecan Pie Bars
These Easy Pecan Pie Bars have all the flavor of classic pecan pie without the fuss! Perfect for holiday parties, bake sales, or make-ahead desserts. These dessert bars are topped with a buttery crust and rich pecan filling that makes them irresistible.
Servings: 9
Calories: 325kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp. all purpose flour
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a pastry cutter or a fork to combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, salt, and all purpose flour. Keep cutting the butter and flour together until the ingredients are well combined and a crumbly dough has formed.
- Press this mixture into the bottom of the baking dish to form the crust.
- Bake for 20-22 min.
- Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the light corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, 2 tbsp. all purpose flour, vanilla, salt, and chopped pecans.
- After the crust has baked, pour this mixture over the crust.
- Return the pan to the oven, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the pecan pie bars to cool to room temperature, and then chill in the refrigerator for 6 hours, or over night.
- Cut into squares and enjoy.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg