Pecan Pie Bars
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
For the pecan filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the oven & pan.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy lifting later.
2️⃣ Make the crust.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until combined and crumbly. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes, until lightly golden.
3️⃣ Mix the filling.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans.
4️⃣ Assemble & bake.
- Pour filling over warm crust and spread evenly. Bake for 30–35 minutes more, until set and golden. The center may still jiggle slightly but will firm as it cools.
5️⃣ Cool & slice.
- Cool completely in pan, then refrigerate at least 1 hour before lifting out and cutting into bars.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup or golden syrup for part of the corn syrup if you like a deeper flavor.
- Toast your pecans beforehand for an extra nutty punch.