Best Ever Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these Best Ever Pecan Pie Bars. With a flaky crust and a gooey, nutty filling, these bars are a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
For the filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the pan: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Mix flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the pan and bake until golden.
- Prepare the filling: Whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans.
- Bake: Pour filling over the hot crust and bake until set and golden.
- Cool and serve: Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- These bars can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
