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Pecan Pie Bars

Savor the sweet life with these Pecan Pie Bars—a mere 15 minutes of prep time for a treat that tastes like a labor of love. If you love pecan pie, why not bake a batch of these gooey bars instead!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 15 bars
Calories: 450 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
Pecan topping
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 ½ cups Chopped Pecans

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9 baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. For the crust, mix together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add in cubed butter and mix until crumbly and butter pieces are pea-sized (use your hands or a pastry cutter).
  3. Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges become lightly browned.
  4. While the crust is baking, make the filling.
  5. Combine brown sugar with corn syrup, vanilla, and salt. Beat in eggs and fold in pecan pieces.
  6. Pour pecan filling over warm, baked crust, then return to the oven to continue baking for an additional 35-40 minutes, or until the center of the bars are set.
  7. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • You’ll want the bars to cool completely before slicing or they may fall apart.
  • Make sure the pecan pie filling is set in the middle of the bars before taking them out of the oven. These won’t take as long as a pecan pie to bake because it’s much thinner.
  • The pecan pie filling may caramelize around the edges of the pan. Use a thin, sharp knife to help loosen it from the edges.
  • Counter: Place the bars in an airtight container, and leave them on the counter for up to 3 days. The crust may start to get soggy after that.
  • Refrigerator: Place the bars in an airtight container, and store them in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Bring to room temperature or heat them in the microwave before serving.
  • Freezer: Wrap each bar in plastic wrap and store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge then reheat in the microwave or bring to room temperature before serving.
  • You’ll want the bars to cool completely before slicing or they may fall apart.
  • Make sure the pecan pie filling is set in the middle of the bars before taking them out of the oven. These won’t take as long as a pecan pie to bake because it’s much thinner.
  • The pecan pie filling may caramelize around the edges of the pan. Use a thin, sharp knife to help loosen it from the edges.
  • Counter: Place the bars in an airtight container, and leave them on the counter for up to 3 days. The crust may start to get soggy after that.
  • Refrigerator: Place the bars in an airtight container, and store them in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Bring to room temperature or heat them in the microwave before serving.
  • Freezer: Wrap each bar in plastic wrap and store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge then reheat in the microwave or bring to room temperature before serving.
  • See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 450kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 197mg (8%) Potassium 134mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 44g (88%) Vitamin A 366IU (7%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 450kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 197mg 8%
Potassium 134mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 44g 88%
Vitamin A 366IU 7%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.