Here’s an easy, no-fuss version of Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars—all the rich, gooey flavor of pecan pie without the hassle of making a full pie.
🥧 Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars
🛒 Ingredients (serves 9–12)
For the crust (shortcut-friendly):
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 egg
For the pecan filling:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup corn syrup (light or dark)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C)
- Grease or line a 9×9-inch baking dish
2. Make the crust
- In a bowl, mix cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg until a dough forms
- Press evenly into the bottom of the baking dish
3. Prepare the filling
- In another bowl, whisk together:
- Corn syrup
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Melted butter
- Vanilla and salt
- Stir in chopped pecans
4. Assemble
- Pour pecan mixture over the crust
- Spread evenly
5. Bake
- Bake 30–35 minutes until the center is set and top is golden
6. Cool & slice
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars (this helps them firm up)
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Dust with powdered sugar
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
- Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra indulgence
🔥 Tips for best results
- Use dark corn syrup for deeper, richer flavor
- Don’t overbake—the center should still be slightly soft when you take it out
- Chill briefly for cleaner slices
If you want, I can give a from-scratch version (no cake mix) or a smaller 5-ingredient version that’s even quicker.
