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Simple Pecan Pie Bars

Delicious and Simple Pecan Pie Bars Recipe for Your Next Dessert

Experience the rich taste of Simple Pecan Pie Bars, blending a buttery crust with a gooey pecan filling.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in flour and salt until the dough is crumbly. Press evenly into the baking dish.
  4. Bake the crust for 18–20 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. While the crust bakes, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, granulated sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  6. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  7. Pour the mixture over the hot crust.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes until just set in the center.
  9. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
  10. Optional: Chill for clean, sharp edges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to customize with other nuts or add chocolate chips for variation.

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