Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these Best Pecan Pie Bars, a delightful twist on the classic pecan pie. With a buttery crust and a gooey, nutty filling, these bars are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes)
- ¼ tsp salt
For the filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
- Make the crust: Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles crumbs. Press firmly into pan.
- Bake the crust: Bake for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prepare the filling: Whisk eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, flour, vanilla, salt, and melted butter. Stir in pecans.
- Assemble and bake: Pour filling over warm crust. Bake for 30-35 minutes until set. Cool, then refrigerate.
Notes
- Bars are easiest to cut when chilled.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Toasting the pecans before adding enhances their flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
