Pecan Bars Made with Splenda
Indulge in the perfect balance of nutty richness and guilt-free sweetness with these delectable Pecan Bars Made with Splenda®. This recipe swaps traditional sugars for Splenda granulated sweetener and Splenda brown sugar blend, making it a lower-sugar alternative without sacrificing flavor. Featuring a buttery, golden crust layered with a gooey pecan-packed filling, these bars are an irresistible treat for any dessert lover. Ready in just over an hour with simple ingredients like unsalted butter, light corn syrup, and vanilla extract, they’re a breeze to prepare and perfect for holidays, potlucks, or anytime snacking. With a satisfying crunch from chopped pecans and just the right touch of sweetness, these bars are the ultimate guilt-free indulgence. Try them today and treat yourself to a lighter take on a classic dessert favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup Splenda granulated sweetener
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup light corn syrup
- 0.5 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of unsalted butter, 1 cup of Splenda granulated sweetener, and 2 cups of all-purpose flour. Mix until a crumbly dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the lined baking pan to form the crust. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
While the crust cools, prepare the pecan filling. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together 0.75 cups of light corn syrup and 0.5 cups of Splenda brown sugar blend until dissolved.
Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in 3 eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt until well combined.
Stir in the 2 cups of chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly coated with the filling mixture.
Pour the pecan filling over the pre-baked crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-28 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly puffed.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper overhang and slice into 20 squares or rectangles.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 275.8 g | 354% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.4 g | 377% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 806 mg | 269% | |
| Sodium | 1438 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 677.9 g | 247% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 257.2 g | ||
| Protein | 65.2 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 1425 mg | 30% | |
*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.
