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Best Ever Pecan Bars

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!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 311 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in water and vanilla.
  3. Stir in flour and pecans until well combined.
  4. Press the crust mixture onto the bottom of the 9x13 pan. Press firmly and make sure there is a small lip around the edges.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven.
Filling
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  1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Once melted, add corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt. Stir to combine until everything is fully melted.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in eggs and stir in pecans.
  4. Pour the mixture onto the warm cooked pecan crust.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick or knife inserted into the center 1 inch, comes out clean.
  6. Let cool completely and slice into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.