Description
Pecan pie bars bring pure Southern comfort straight to your dessert table with a buttery crust and rich caramel-like filling. These easy-to-slice treats deliver classic pie flavor in a convenient handheld version that’s perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying with afternoon coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 1 cup corn syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Mix 1 cup flour, ½ cup softened butter, ¼ cup brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a bowl until your mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumbly dough firmly into a greased 9×9 inch baking pan, creating an even base layer.
- Slide the pan into a 350F oven and bake the crust for exactly 15 minutes until it turns light golden.
- Whisk 1 cup corn syrup, ½ cup granulated sugar, 3 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a separate bowl until completely smooth.
- Fold 1 cup chopped pecans into the liquid mixture, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Carefully pour the pecan filling over the hot prebaked crust, ensuring complete coverage.
- Return the pan to the 350F oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes until the filling sets and looks slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely at room temperature for about 2 hours.
- Cut into square bars using a sharp knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts for neat edges.
Notes
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their rich, nutty flavor and add depth to the bars.
- Use dark brown sugar in the crust for a deeper caramel undertone that complements the sweet pecan filling.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend to maintain the same tender texture.
- Chill the bars completely before cutting to ensure clean, precise edges and easier serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 78 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg