Description
Delicious and easy-to-make simple pecan pie bars featuring a buttery, crumbly crust topped with a rich, gooey pecan filling. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, these bars combine classic pecan pie flavors in a convenient, sliceable format.
Ingredients
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For the Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Crust Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture becomes crumbly and coarse.
- Form and Bake the Crust: Evenly press the crumbly crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until the crust is lightly golden on top.
- Make the Filling: While the crust is baking, whisk together the eggs, light corn syrup, packed brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Pecans to Filling: Stir the chopped pecans into the filling mixture ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the pecan filling over the hot, baked crust, spreading it evenly across the surface. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes until the center is set and no longer jiggles when gently shaken.
- Cool the Bars: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for Best Slices: For cleaner, neater slices, refrigerate the bars for about an hour before cutting them into serving-sized bars.
- Serve: Enjoy these pecan pie bars chilled or at room temperature as a delightful dessert or snack.
Notes
- Using cold butter for the crust helps achieve the perfect crumbly texture.
- Be sure not to over bake the bars to avoid dryness; the center should be set but still moist.
- Refrigerating before cutting results in cleaner, easier-to-cut bars.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- You can substitute light corn syrup with dark corn syrup or maple syrup for a slightly different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pecan pie bars, pecan pie, dessert bars, easy dessert, holiday dessert, baked bars
