Pecan Pie Bars

Here’s a tasty recipe for Pecan Pie Bars that captures the deliciousness of traditional pecan pie in a convenient bar form!

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups pecan halves (or chopped pecans)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Make the Crust

• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
• Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.

3. Bake the Crust

• Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.

4. Prepare the Filling

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
• Stir in the pecans until evenly distributed.

5. Assemble and Bake

• Pour the pecan filling over the warm crust, spreading it evenly.
• Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly bubbly.

6. Cool and Cut

• Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack. Once completely cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper (if used) and cut into squares or bars.

Tips

• For an extra touch, sprinkle a little sea salt on top of the bars before baking.
• Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.

Enjoy your delicious Pecan Pie Bars!