Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars
If you love the taste of pecan pie but want a simpler way to enjoy it, these Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars are for you! They give you all the amazing flavors of a traditional pecan pie, but they are easy to make and great for sharing.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- 9x13-inch baking pan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, flour, granulated sugar, and salt to form a dough.
- Press dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes, until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
- In another bowl, whisk together pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour pecan mixture over the pre-baked crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until filling is set and golden.
- Allow bars to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the filling. You can also mix in 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips for a delicious twist!
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Fat: 12g