Pecan Pie Bars
Delicious and rich bars that capture the essence of traditional pecan pie in a convenient format!
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Mixing Bowls:
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter cold
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with heavy foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake the crust for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the pecan filling over the baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes until the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into bars.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.