Pecan Pie Bars

Make way for this irresistibly tasty and hassle-free treat with simple ingredients. A delicious snack you can serve as a special teatime dessert or everyday comfort food. An insanely delicious recipe you won't want to resist.

Makes 16 bars

Course Dessert, Dessert/Snack

Cuisine Southern

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 400kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1¾ cups (218.75g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
½ teaspoon (2.5g) salt
8 ounces (226.8g) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons (8.4g) vanilla extract

Pecan Pie Bar Filling

4 large eggs
⅔ cup (132g) brown sugar, firmly packed
6 tablespoons (60g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon (5g) salt
2 teaspoons (8.4g) vanilla extract
1½ cup (350ml) corn syrup
1½ cups (163.5g) pecans, coarsely chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉/175℃. Line the bottom of a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
Use enough parchment paper so extra runs out the sides of the pan. That will help you take them out easier once they're done.
Mix flour, sugar, salt, butter, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
Pat the dough over the entire bottom of the lined baking pan. Make sure it's evenly distributed; a spatula helps.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, flour, salt, vanilla extract, and corn syrup until combined. Then fold in the chopped pecans.
Pour the pecan mixture over the crust.
Bake for 10 minutes, then add the decorative pecan halves if desired. Put it back in the oven and bake again for 30-35 minutes or until the filling is set and a knife inserted 1-inch from the edge comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let it cool completely—an hour or more—before slicing and serving.
Serve as is or top with ice cream and drizzled with caramel sauce for an indulgent treat.

Notes

Use a spatula to form the shortcrust base for the pecan pie bars.
Checking the measurements and ratio of each ingredient ensures the bars have the right texture.
If you'd like to intensify the pecans' flavor, toast them before adding them to the filling.
Gently mix the filling ingredients without overbeating to avoid a foamy filling.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

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