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Pecan Pie Bars

Best Pecan Pie Bars: Easy Southern Delight for All Occasions

Discover the joy of Pecan Pie Bars, a comforting Southern dessert that's easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.75 cups All-purpose flour spooned and leveled for accuracy
  • 0.5 cups Granulated sugar can be substituted with coconut sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt
  • 0.33 cups Finely chopped pecans can be substituted with walnuts
  • 1 cups Butter at room temperature; vegan butter works as a substitute
For the Filling
  • 0.67 cups Brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt additional
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1.25 cups Light or dark corn syrup maple syrup can be used for variation
  • 0.25 cups Maple syrup can be omitted if using only corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 3 cups Chopped pecans

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish

Method
 

How to Make Pecan Pie Bars
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and chopped pecans. Cut in the softened butter until the texture resembles wet sand, then press it evenly into the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9x13 baking dish.
  3. Bake crust: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes until lightly golden brown.
  4. Make filling: While the crust is baking, whisk together the brown sugar, salt, eggs, corn syrup, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
  5. Combine: Once the crust is ready, pour the pecan filling over the hot crust, spreading it evenly.
  6. Bake again: Return to the oven and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes.
  7. Cool and serve: Allow the pecan pie bars to cool completely in the baking dish. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat. These bars can be personalized, with options like chocolate chips or gluten-free alternatives.

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