pecan pie bars

Name: Pecan Pie Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup(s) white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 cup(s) butter; 4 large eggs; 1 1/2 cup(s) light corn syrup; 1 1/2 cup(s) white sugar; 3 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans (I leave some of them whole)

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Shelly Powers

Black Diamond, WA

Updated on Jun 30, 2023

It's that time of year. I love the fall and also the smell of these pecan pie bars cooking in the oven. Heaven!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

Less messy than a pecan pie, these pecan pie bars are just as delicious. Crunchy with a creamy center, they will satisfy any salty-sweet craving. An easy dessert when you feel like pecan pie but want a party dessert people can just grab. They're addictive!

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 12-20 servings

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups chopped pecans (I leave some of them whole)

How To Make pecan pie bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and leave a little overhang to make it easier to lift bars out. Lightly spray with Pam.

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Cut in the 1 cup of butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the prepared pan and press in firmly.
Step 3

Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
Step 4

While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl mix together the eggs, corn syrup, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans. Spread the filling evenly over the crust as soon as it comes out of the oven.
Step 5

Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven or until set. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars. I also loosen the edges of the whole thing with a knife. They can be a little sticky trying to get them out of the pan!
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