Indulge in the rich and buttery flavor of pecan pie with these easy pecan pie bars. This recipe combines a flaky shortbread crust with a gooey and nutty pecan filling, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Great for holidays, potlucks, or just a tasty dessert any day of the week.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups pecans, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour and powdered sugar. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir in the pecans and pour the mixture over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes or until the filling is set.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.
Interesting Facts
Pecan pie bars are a convenient way to enjoy the flavors of pecan pie without the hassle of making a traditional pie crust.
These bars can be easily customized by adding chocolate chips, bourbon, or even a sprinkle of sea salt on top for extra flavor.