Butter Pecan Bars
Indulge in the irresistible charm of homemade Butter Pecan Bars—a decadent dessert that brings together a buttery shortbread crust and a luscious caramelized pecan topping. Perfectly balanced between sweet and nutty, these bars are made with simple pantry staples like softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla, paired with the rich crunch of chopped pecans. With only 15 minutes of prep time and a heavenly aroma that fills your kitchen, they’re an effortless treat ideal for holiday gatherings, bake sales, or as a midday indulgence. Serve them as-is, or pair with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra dose of decadence. These Butter Pecan Bars are your go-to recipe for creating a dessert that tastes as good as it looks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 2 cups pecans (chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix well.
Slowly add in the flour and beat until a dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until it is lightly golden around the edges. Remove and set aside.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of butter, 1 cup of packed brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of heavy cream. Stir until melted and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly. Then whisk in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
Stir in 2 cups of chopped pecans and 1/4 teaspoon of salt until evenly combined.
Pour the pecan mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-23 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly bubbly around the edges.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan completely before slicing into squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy your buttery, nutty Butter Pecan Bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
379 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.1 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 56 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 46 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 102 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
