Best Ever Pecan Bars
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Pecan bars are made with a flaky shortbread crust, crunchy pecans, and a perfectly chewy filling. These treats feature all of the beauty of a rich and delicious pecan pie — in bar form!
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Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pecans finely chopped
Filling
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs beaten
- 2 cups pecans halves or chopped
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in water and vanilla.
- Stir in flour and pecans until well combined.
- Press the crust mixture onto the bottom of the 9x13 pan. Press firmly and make sure there is a small lip around the edges.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven.
Filling
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Once melted, add corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. Stir to combine until everything is fully melted.
- Remove from heat and whisk in eggs and stir in pecans.
- Pour the mixture onto the warm cooked pecan crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick or knife inserted into the center 1 inch, comes out clean.
- Let cool completely and slice into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bar
Calories
311kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
163mg
(7%)
Potassium
82mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
405IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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