Pecan Pie Bars
Sweet, gooey, and nutty pecan pie bars with a buttery shortbread crust, perfect for sharing at any occasion.
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- - 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- - ¼ cup granulated sugar
- - ½ tsp salt
- - ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cut into small pieces
- For the Filling:
- - 1 cup light corn syrup
- - 1 cup packed brown sugar
- - ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- - 4 large eggs
- - 2 tsp vanilla extract
- - 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in chopped pecans.
- Pour filling over the pre-baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the filling is set. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Toast pecans for extra flavor.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.