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Buttery Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan Pie Bars have a buttery and flaky shortbread layer, with a rich filling full of crunchy roasted pecans in a thick, caramelized sauce.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 884 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Crust:
  1. Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
  2. Add the eggs and the vanilla and mix well.
  3. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients into the batter at low speed until combined.
  5. 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:
  1. Add brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
  2. Place a saucepan over low medium heat and add the sugar mixture.
  3. Quickly whisk in the egg yolks, maple syrup, and cream, until smooth. Stir continuously and bring to a simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens like a pudding, 5-10 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in the cold diced butter until thoroughly melted.
  6. Fold in roasted, chopped pecans and vanilla extract.
  7. 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.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool fully. Refrigerate until cold, for about 4-6 hours. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.