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Pecan Pie Bars

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

All the rich, gooey flavor of classic pecan pie in an easy-to-make bar form, perfect for holidays or everyday indulgence.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chopped pecans


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until lightly golden.
  5. While the crust bakes, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. Stir in chopped pecans.
  6. Pour filling over the hot crust and return to the oven.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack, then chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  9. Lift out using parchment paper and cut into bars. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use cold butter for a flaky crust.
  • Toasting pecans adds extra depth of flavor.
  • Chilling before slicing helps achieve clean cuts.
  • Bars can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg