Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these Easy Pecan Pie Bars that are perfect for any occasion. With a flaky crust and a gooey pecan filling, these bars are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or greasing.
- Make the crust: Cream together butter and granulated sugar, then mix in flour and salt to form a dough. Press the dough into the baking dish and bake until golden.
- Prepare the filling: Whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir in chopped pecans.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the pecan filling over the hot crust and bake until set and golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Bars can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for a week.
- For added decadence, drizzle cooled bars with melted chocolate.