Buttery Pecan Pie Bars
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Excellent
Buttery Pecan Pie Bars
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Pecan Pie Bars have a buttery and flaky shortbread layer, with a rich filling full of crunchy roasted pecans in a thick, caramelized sauce.
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Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Topping:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light corn syrup or maple syrup
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound pecans roasted and roughly chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Crust:
- Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs and the vanilla and mix well.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the batter at low speed until combined.
- Press the dough evenly into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking pan. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle lightly with flour. Bake for 15 minutes, until the crust is just set. Allow to cool; otherwise, when you add the filling, it may damage the crust.
Topping:
- Add brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Place a saucepan over low medium heat and add the sugar mixture.
- Quickly whisk in the egg yolks, maple syrup, and cream, until smooth. Stir continuously and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens like a pudding, 5-10 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the cold diced butter until thoroughly melted.
- Fold in roasted, chopped pecans and vanilla extract.
- Pour the filling over the crust, trying not to get it between the crust and the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the filling is set.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool fully. Refrigerate until cold, for about 4-6 hours. Cut into bars and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
884kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
65g
(100%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Cholesterol
185mg
(62%)
Sodium
381mg
(16%)
Potassium
351mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
46g
(92%)
Vitamin A
1273IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
141mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 884 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 884kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 65g | 100% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 381mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 1273IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
24 reviews
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