Irresistible Pecan Pie Bars with 3 Secret Tips
Easy pecan pie bars with a buttery shortbread crust and gooey pecan filling. A perfect Southern dessert for holidays or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Mix flour, powdered sugar, salt, and melted butter to form a dough. Press into a greased 9×13 pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Beat eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in pecans.
- Pour filling over warm crust and bake for 25-30 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Let bars cool fully for clean slices.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg