Ah, pecan pie bars—all the buttery, nutty goodness of pecan pie in portable, chewy squares. 🥧✨ Here’s a solid recipe:
Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
For the filling:
- 1 cup (120 g) chopped pecans
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) corn syrup (or maple syrup for a twist)
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 g) 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.
- 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 temperature for up to 4 days.
Optional upgrade: Drizzle melted chocolate over the top before cutting for a decadent twist 🍫.
I can also give a mini muffin version of these pecan pie bars if you want bite-sized treats perfect for brunch or parties. Do you want that version?
