Sticky Pecan Pie Bars
Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of Sticky Pecan Pie Bars, a decadent twist on the classic Southern pecan pie designed for effortless serving. With a buttery shortbread crust as the base, these dessert bars are topped with a gooey filling made from velvety light corn syrup, rich brown sugar, and crunchy chopped pecans, all baked to golden perfection. Perfectly portioned and easy to slice, these bars are a time-saving delight with just 20 minutes of prep and a total bake time of under an hour. Whether served as an after-dinner treat or a crowd-pleasing addition to your holiday dessert table, these pecan pie bars are a must-try for any lover of nutty, caramel-like flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 0.75 cups light corn syrup
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups pecans, roughly chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and softened unsalted butter to form a crumbly shortbread dough.
Press the shortbread dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form a firm crust layer.
Bake the crust for 15 minutes, or until it starts to turn lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
While the crust cools, prepare the filling by whisking together the light brown sugar, light corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs in a large bowl until smooth.
Fold in the chopped pecans to evenly distribute them throughout the filling mixture.
Pour the filling mixture over the slightly cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly bubbly around the edges.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the pecan pie bars to cool completely at room temperature before cutting into squares or bars.
Optional: Refrigerate for about 1 hour for easier slicing and a firmer texture.
Serve and enjoy your Sticky Pecan Pie Bars as a delightful treat for any occasion!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 419.8 g | 538% | |
| Saturated Fat | 171.3 g | 857% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1204 mg | 401% | |
| Sodium | 926 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 645.6 g | 235% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 437.8 g | ||
| Protein | 67.1 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 506 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 20.9 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 1730 mg | 37% | |
*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.
