Here’s a rich, buttery pecan pie bars recipe—like pecan pie but easier to slice and share:
🥧 Pecan Pie Bars
🧈 Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 cup (225g) butter, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
For the filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup corn syrup (or honey)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups chopped pecans
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the crust
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Mix butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add flour and salt; mix into a soft dough.
- Press evenly into a greased or lined baking pan.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden.
2. Prepare the filling
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Stir in chopped pecans.
3. Assemble & bake
- Pour filling over the warm crust.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until set in the center.
4. Cool & slice
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars (this helps them firm up nicely).
🌟 Tips
- Toast the pecans first for deeper flavor.
- Line the pan with parchment for easy removal.
- Store in the fridge for cleaner cuts and longer freshness.
If you want, I can give you a no-corn-syrup version, a chocolate pecan bar twist, or a small-batch recipe 😊
