Pecan Butter Tart Bars
Indulge in the rich, buttery decadence of Pecan Butter Tart Bars, a dessert that combines the nostalgic flavors of classic butter tarts with the ease of a bar cookie. Featuring a tender, golden shortbread crust topped with a luscious, gooey filling made from brown sugar, corn syrup, and eggs, these bars are studded with crunchy pecans for the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. With just 20 minutes of prep time, they’re a stress-free way to impress at potlucks, holiday gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a crowd-pleasing treat. Each bite melts in your mouth, delivering the irresistible caramelized flavor of pecan pie in a more manageable, hand-held form. These squares are not only easy to make but also the ultimate dessert for pecan and shortbread lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 3 cups Brown sugar
- 0.75 cup Corn syrup
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups Pecans (roughly chopped)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal after baking.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing until a crumbly dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the shortbread crust. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly while preparing the filling.
In another large bowl, whisk together 3 cups of brown sugar, 3/4 cup of corn syrup, 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter, and 4 large eggs until well combined.
Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 2 1/2 cups of roughly chopped pecans.
Pour the pecan filling evenly over the partially baked crust, spreading it to the edges to ensure an even layer.
Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden on top.
Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire slab out of the pan.
Place the slab on a cutting board and slice into 16 squares (or smaller pieces, if desired). Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 510.8 g | 655% | |
| Saturated Fat | 206.6 g | 1033% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1519 mg | 506% | |
| Sodium | 597 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 939.1 g | 341% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.5 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 718.1 g | ||
| Protein | 81.8 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.9 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 813 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 25.4 mg | 141% | |
| Potassium | 2367 mg | 50% | |
*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.
