Description
Enjoy the rich, buttery flavor of pecan pie in convenient bar form with this easy recipe.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the filling.
- Ensure the bars are completely cooled before cutting for clean edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pecan pie bars, easy dessert, pecan bars recipe