Pecan Pie Bars
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Pecan Pie Bars
Description
The Pecan Pie Bars recipe starts with a crust made from yellow cake mix, butter, and an egg, pressed into a pan and baked until lightly golden. The filling combines reserved dry cake mix with brown sugar, dark corn syrup, vanilla, eggs, and chopped pecans. Pouring this mixture over the warm crust and baking again sets the rich, sticky filling. The texture balances a tender, sweet base with a dense, nut-laden topping that offers chewiness and buttery flavor. Cooling the bars completely before serving ensures clean slices and full firmness.
These bars bring pecan pie flavor to a convenient pan-baked form that is easy to portion and transport. The use of cake mix in both crust and filling streamlines preparation while providing a consistent, balanced sweetness. Chopped pecans contribute a satisfying crunch and depth to the filling, characteristic of classic pecan pie.
Storing the bars in the refrigerator prolongs their freshness, and letting them come to room temperature before serving softens the texture slightly for eating. Including chocolate chips in the filling can add a complementary richness, adapting the traditional pecan pie taste.
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz yellow cake mix divided, package
- 1/3 c. butter softened
- 1 egg
Filling
- 2/3 c. cake mix reserved from package listed above, dry
- 1/2 c. light brown sugar packed
- 1 1/2 c. dark corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 egg
- 1 c. pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 inch pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
- Reserve 2/3 c. of dry cake mix for filling.
- In a large bowl combine the remaining dry cake mix, butter and 1 egg. Mix with a hand mixer or stand mixer on low until blended. Press mixture into bottom of prepared pan. Place in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is a light golden brown.
- While crust is baking make the filling by combining the reserved caked mix, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and 3 eggs in a bowl. Beat at low speed with a stand mixer or hand mixer until just combined. Increase to medium speed and beat for 1 minute or until well blended.
- Remove crust from oven when golden brown. Pour prepared filling over warm base. Sprinkle with pecan and return to oven for 30-35 minutes or until filling is set.
- Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours, before servings. Store in refrigerator.
Notes
- For a chocolate variation, add chocolate chips into the pecan filling before baking.
- Bars can be made up to two days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Let refrigerated bars come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh for several days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 258mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 153IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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