Description
Savor the cozy flavors of autumn with these delightful pecan pie bars. Featuring a buttery crust and a gooey, nutty filling, these bars are a sweet indulgence perfect for any occasion. Whether at Thanksgiving or as an everyday treat, each bite offers a comforting taste that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed (dark preferred)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 cups toasted pecans, roughly chopped
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press this mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust evenly and return to the oven for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until set.
- Let cool before slicing into squares or rectangles. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg