Ah, pecan pie bars—like pecan pie in portable, chewy, buttery squares. Here’s a straightforward recipe:
Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
For the filling:
- 1 cup (120g) chopped pecans
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup (120ml) corn syrup (or maple syrup for a twist)
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: 175°C / 350°F. Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment.
- Make the crust:
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, and melted butter until combined.
- Press evenly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake 10–12 min until lightly golden.
- Prepare the filling:
- Whisk eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in chopped pecans.
- Assemble & bake:
- Pour filling over the baked crust.
- Bake 25–30 min until set and slightly puffed.
- Cool completely in the pan.
- Cut & serve:
- Slice into bars. Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 4 days.
Optional upgrade: Drizzle with chocolate before cutting for an extra decadent touch 🍫.
If you like, I can also give a quick no-bake version that’s super easy and still super tasty. Want that version too?
