Description

Rich, buttery pecan pie bars with a tender shortbread crust and a gooey caramel-style filling. An easy dessert recipe perfect for holidays, potlucks, and make-ahead baking.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup light brown sugar

3 large eggs

1 cup light corn syrup

1 cup granulated sugar

2 cups pecans

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven and prepare baking pan

2. Mix crust ingredients and press into pan

3. Bake crust until lightly golden

4. Whisk filling ingredients until smooth

5. Stir in pecans

6. Pour filling over crust

7. Bake until center is set

8. Cool completely and slice

Notes

Chill before slicing for clean cuts

Toasting pecans enhances flavor

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 320
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg