Easy Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
Rich, gooey pecan pie bars recipe with a buttery shortbread crust and caramelized pecan filling. Perfect for holidays and potlucks!
Print Pin Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 285kcal
Cost: $17
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Medium bowl
- Large bowl
- Electric mixer (hand or stand)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
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
Instructions
For the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Line 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly
- Press into prepared pan
- Bake 15-20 minutes until light golden
For the Filling:
- Whisk eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt
- Stir in chopped pecans
- Pour over hot crust
- Bake 25-30 minutes until set
- Cool completely (4 hours minimum)
- Cut into bars
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
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g