Easy Pecan Pie Bars
Creamy, crunchy, and impossibly easy, these Easy Pecan Pie Bars are a portable version of classic pecan pie, perfect for gatherings.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1.5 cups packed brown sugar light or dark as preferred
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups chopped pecans, toasted if possible
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, softened butter, granulated sugar, and salt until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for about 20 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in chopped pecans into the filling mixture.
- Pour the pecan mixture over the hot crust and bake for an additional 30 minutes until the filling is set.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Notes
For cleaner slices, chill the bars before cutting and use a sharp knife wiped between cuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg