Description
Pecan Pie Bars are a delightful dessert that combines the rich, nutty flavor of pecans with a buttery crust, making them a perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, brown sugar, and salt to form the crust.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix together corn syrup, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the pecans until evenly distributed.
- Pour the pecan filling over the baked crust.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Chill the dough to help maintain its shape while baking.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (50g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: dessert, pecan, bars, sweet treat, easy recipe