Pecan Pie Bars
Anyone that loves pecan pie will love this recipe for Pecan pie bars. They are easy to enjoy for a snack but decadent enough for dessert.
Servings: 12
Calories: 380kcal
Cost: $13.04, $1.09 per serving.
Ingredients
- Crust Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup butter room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup light or dark
- 2 Tablespoon Butter melted
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecan halves chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the flour and mix just until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, prepare the pecan topping. In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the pecan mixture evenly over the hot baked crust.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 492IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
