Description
Delightful Pecan Pie Bars featuring a buttery shortbread crust topped with a rich, nutty pecan filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the flour and salt. Press this mixture evenly into the prepared pan to create a crust.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- While the crust cools, whisk the eggs and combine with corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir in chopped pecans.
- Once the crust is cool, pour the pecan filling over it and spread evenly.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30–35 minutes until the filling is set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares or bars.
Notes
For an added twist, consider sprinkling chocolate chips or a dollop of whipped cream over the top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pecan pie bars, dessert, family recipe, baking, holiday treat