Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
These irresistible pecan pie bars offer all the delicious flavors of a traditional pecan pie in an easy-to-serve bar form.With a buttery shortbread crust and a gooey, nutty filling, they're perfect for everything from holiday gatherings to casual snacking.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
For the filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust, mix flour and powdered sugar in a bowl. Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool while you prepare the filling.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the pecan halves and pour the mixture over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the filling is set and golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.