New Mexico Pecan Bars
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these irresistible New Mexico Pecan Bars, a delectable twist on the classic pecan pie made for snacking or dessert. Featuring a buttery, crumbly shortbread crust and a rich, gooey pecan filling infused with warm cinnamon and pure vanilla, these bars are an elevated nod to Southwestern flavors. The combination of dark brown sugar and light corn syrup creates a caramelized sweetness that perfectly complements the nutty crunch of chopped pecans. With just 25 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of baking time, they’re an easy yet elegant treat for holidays, parties, or any occasion. Perfect for sharing, these bars yield 24 servings and are sure to become a crowd favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1.5 cups dark brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 large eggs
- 2.5 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and work it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together the dark brown sugar, light corn syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and eggs until smooth.
Stir in the chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Pour the pecan filling over the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and just slightly jiggles in the center when moved.
Remove the pecan bars from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 24 squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy your New Mexico-inspired pecan bars!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.2 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 52 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 88 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.
