Pecan Pie Bars - So Much Easier Than Pecan Pie!
Servings: 20 Servings
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
For the Filling
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ⅓ cups light corn syrup
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment, leaving a little overhang for easy lifting, or spray with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs and holds together when pressed.2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup unsalted butter
- Press evenly into the pan. Bake for 15 minutes; it should look set but pale.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Fold in the pecans.4 large eggs, 1 ⅓ cups light corn syrup, 1 cup light brown sugar, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt, 3 cups chopped pecans
- Pour the filling over the hot crust. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the center is just set with a very slight jiggle. Rotate the pan once halfway. If the top browns early, tent loosely with foil.
- Cool completely on a rack, then chill for at least an hour for the cleanest cuts. Lift out and slice into bars.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 bar. Actual calories will vary.
- Store pecan pie bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.
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- How to Make Pecan Pie Bars (with step-by-step photos)
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Nutrition Facts
Pecan Pie Bars - So Much Easier Than Pecan Pie!
Serving Size
1 bar
Amount per Serving
Calories
394
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
62
mg
21
%
Sodium
119
mg
5
%
Potassium
111
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
45
g
15
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
34
g
38
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
393
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
34
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
