Pecan Pie Bars
This easy pecan bar recipe has the classic essence of a classic pecan pie but in a handheld cookie. The delectable sweet and sticky filling is loaded with pecans and baked atop a golden, buttery crust.
Servings 48 bars
Calories 116kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs lightly beaten
- 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Crust: Beat 3/4 cup butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar; beat until smooth.
- Add flour gradually. dough will be crumbly but holds together when pressed. Press on bottom and about 1/4inch up sides of an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- FILLING
- While crust is baking, add beaten eggs, pecans, sugar, corn syrup, melted butter and vanilla to medium bowl; mix well.
- Pour over partially baked crust. Return to oven; bake 35 to 40 minutes or until filling is set.
- Slide knife around edges to loosen from pan, then let cool completely on cooling rack before cutting. Keep refrigerated until serving, removing from fridge about 15 minutes before.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg