Golden Pecan Bars
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these Golden Pecan Bars, a perfect dessert for any occasion. Featuring a crisp, golden crust made from all-purpose flour, butter, and sugar, these bars are layered with a luscious pecan filling bursting with the sweet, caramelized flavors of brown sugar, light corn syrup, and a touch of vanilla. The addition of heavy cream ensures a silky-smooth texture, while the lightly beaten eggs provide structure and richness to the decadent filling. Generously studded with chopped pecans, these bars offer the perfect combination of crunch and chewiness in every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple, foolproof directions, this recipe is ideal for holidays, potlucks, or an everyday sweet treat. Serve these pecan bars at room temperature, and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2.5 cups pecans, chopped
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and granulated sugar. Add the unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Use the back of a measuring cup or your fingers to press it down firmly.
Bake the crust for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, light corn syrup, heavy cream, and salt. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to simmer.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Gradually temper the eggs by slowly adding about 1/4 cup of the warm sugar mixture to the eggs, whisking continuously. Then, slowly add the tempered eggs back into the saucepan and mix well.
Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly coated with the filling mixture.
Pour the pecan filling over the baked crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly golden on top.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the dish and onto a cutting board.
Cut into 16 squares or bars for serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.1 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 81 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 118 mg | 3% | |
*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.
