Description
Gooey Pecan Pie Bars are rich, handheld dessert bars with a buttery shortbread crust and a luscious, nutty pecan filling. All the flavor of classic pecan pie, made easy for slicing and sharing.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- For the filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup corn syrup (light or dark)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Cool completely in the pan, then chill for 1–2 hours before slicing for clean edges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1–2 tablespoons of bourbon to the filling.
- Replace corn syrup with maple syrup or golden syrup for a variation.
- Use chopped nuts for easier slicing and even distribution.
- Chilling before slicing helps get neat, clean bars.
- These bars freeze well—layer with parchment paper to avoid sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
