Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of pecan pie with these easy-to-make pecan pie bars. With a rich, buttery crust and a gooey filling filled with crunchy pecans, these bars are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying solo. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, a holiday party, or a cozy movie night, these scrumptious treats are sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted if desired)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt with cold butter until crumbly. Press into an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden; cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set but still slightly wobbly.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg