Description
Experience a delightful twist on classic pecan pie with these easy-to-make Pecan Pie Bars. Featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a gooey filling enriched with brown sugar and corn syrup, and topped with crunchy pecans, these bars are perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy nights in. With minimal prep and just one bowl needed for the topping, these treats are a hit among family and friends. Serve them warm with ice cream or chilled for a refreshing dessert; either way, they promise to bring joy to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups dark corn syrup
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- ¾ cup cold butter
- ½ cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (325°F for glass pans).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine flour and sugar; rub in cold butter until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the pan and bake for about 20 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, mix brown sugar and flour; whisk in eggs, vanilla, salt, and corn syrup.
- Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes while the crust bakes.
- Stir in chopped pecans and pour over the baked crust.
- Bake again for 40–50 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool completely at room temperature before chilling in the fridge for several hours.
- Cut into squares using a serrated knife.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg