Pecan Pie Bars
There's a reason why pecan pie is a holiday staple! These Pecan Pie Bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a gooey pecan pie filling. They're perfect for grabbing and gobbling!
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 369kcal
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Filling
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup corn syrup
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1½ cups chopped pecans
- {optional} fresh whipped cream for serving
Instructions
For the Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a 9”x13” baking pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving extra overhang on edges. (Note: The overhang will make lifting the bars out easier.)
- Using a medium bowl, add all of the ingredient (flour, brown sugar, butter and salt); stir until well combined. (Note: The mixture will resemble coarse crumbs.)
- Press mixture into bottom of prepared pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
For the Filling
- Using a medium mixing bowl, add all ingredients except for pecans (granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla and eggs); stir until well combined.
- Add pecans and stir until well combined.
- Pour filling into crust and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until filling is set.
- Place pan on a cooling rack and let cool to room temperature before slicing.
- {Optional} Garnish with a dollop of fresh whipped cream before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1.2mg
