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A stack of homemade pecan pie bars with a flaky shortbread crust, gooey caramelized filling, and toasted pecans on top. This pecan pie bars recipe is the perfect combination of sweet, nutty, and buttery flavors, making it an irresistible dessert for any occasion.

Easy Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Rich, gooey pecan pie bars recipe with a buttery shortbread crust and caramelized pecan filling. Perfect for holidays and potlucks!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Crust:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup cold butter cubed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Pecan Filling:
  • 4 cups pecan halves coarsely chopped
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer (hand or stand)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

For the Crust:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Line 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper
  3. Mix flour, sugar, and salt
  4. Cut in cold butter until crumbly
  5. Press into prepared pan
  6. Bake 15-20 minutes until light golden
For the Filling:
  1. Whisk eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt
  2. Stir in chopped pecans
  3. Pour over hot crust
  4. Bake 25-30 minutes until set
  5. Cool completely (4 hours minimum)
  6. Cut into bars

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30g

Notes

  • Test doneness: filling should jiggle slightly like Jell-O
  • Use room temperature eggs for better mixing
  • Store in airtight container up to 3 days
  • Can be frozen up to 3 months
  • For clean cuts, use a sharp knife wiped between cuts

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