Pecan Pie Bars

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These Pecan Pie Bars have a buttery shortbread-style crust topped with a rich, gooey pecan pie filling. All the delicious flavor of traditional pecan pie in easy-to-serve dessert bars!

Prep Time25

Cook Time55

Total Time1 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bars, pecan pie

Servings: bars

Author: Lori Lange

Equipment

Ingredients

CRUST:

FILLING:

3 large eggs
1 cup light corn syrup
½ cup granulated white sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chopped pecans toasted

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉. Spray a 9×13-inch pyrex pan with nonstick spray (or spray a metal pan with nonstick spray and then line with parchment paper.

PREPARE THE CRUST:

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, and salt. Use a pastry blender to cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the prepared pan, and press into the pan to form the crust. Bake for 25 minutes.

PREPARE THE FILLING:

In a medium bowl, use a whisk to combine the eggs, corn syrup, white sugar, brown sugar, butter and vanilla until well-combined. Stir in the chopped pecans. Pour the filling on top of the baked crust and spread to create and even layer.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the filling is set. Let cool completely, and then cut into bars.

Notes

Toast the pecans before adding them to the filling for extra flavor.
- To toast pecans: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Place the pecans on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 minutes.
Press the crust firmly into the pan so it holds together when sliced.
Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting.
Store cooled bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
These bars can be frozen for up to 2 to 3 months for best quality.

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