“What if your favorite holiday pie met the ease of a cookie bar?”
Pecan Pie Bars are exactly that — all the rich, nutty, buttery goodness of a traditional pecan pie, but in a no-fuss, slice-and-serve form. No rolling pins, no pie crust stress — just sweet simplicity in every bite. Whether it’s Thanksgiving or a random Tuesday, these bars bring the taste of comfort and celebration, no occasion required.
🥧 Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
🔸 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔸 Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
🔸 Cooling Time: 1 hour
🔸 Total Time: Around 2 hours
🔸 Servings: 16 bars (depending on cut size)
✨ Ingredients
For the Shortbread Crust:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Pecan Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup (you can also use maple syrup for a twist)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (you can also use whole for topping if you like)
🧁 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Make the Crust
- In a bowl, mix together melted butter, flour, sugar, and salt until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan to form a flat crust.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until lightly golden.
3. Prepare the Filling
- While the crust is baking, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
4. Assemble and Bake
- Pour the pecan filling over the hot crust (don’t let the crust cool down).
- Return to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggly (it’ll firm up as it cools).
5. Cool and Cut
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan — about 1 hour.
- Once cool, lift out using parchment and cut into squares or rectangles.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Make it gooey: Use a little less flour in the crust and slightly underbake the filling for a chewier texture.
- Want a twist? Add a splash of bourbon or use maple syrup instead of corn syrup.
- Crunchy topping: Use whole pecans on top before baking for a beautiful look and extra crunch.
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