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A stack of three Pecan Pie Bars with a shortbread crust and gooey pecan topping.

Pecan Pie Bars

Amelia MapstoneAmelia Mapstone
Bake up a batch of these incredible Pecan Pie Bars! This recipe features a buttery crust and a rich, gooey pecan filling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Crust:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting

For The Filling:

  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly coat an 8x8-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving extra paper on the sides for an easy lift later.
    Lining an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for Pecan Pie Bars.
  • To make the crust, beat the room temperature butter with the vanilla, granulated sugar, and salt until creamy. Stir in the flour until a crumbly dough forms.
    Crumbly crust dough for pecan pie bars in a glass bowl.
  • Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Dust your hands or a flat measuring cup with a little extra flour to press down with if needed. Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden.
    Pecan Pie Bars crust pressed into a baking pan.
  • While the crust bakes, make the filling by whisking together the corn syrup, brown sugar, salt, eggs, flour, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
    Whisking corn syrup, brown sugar, salt, eggs, flour, and vanilla extract for Pecan Pie Bars.
  • Stir in the chopped pecans. Remove the crust from the oven and immediately pour the filling over it, spreading it into an even layer.
    Pecan pie bars filling spread in a parchment-lined baking pan.
  • Return to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and dark golden around the edges.
    Pecan Pie Bars baked in a square pan, topped with chopped pecans.
  • Allow the baked bars to cool completely in the pan, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour. Once chilled, lift the bars out using the parchment overhang. Cut into 12 bars and serve.
    Pecan pie bars cut into squares on a baking sheet.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 78mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Pecan Pie Bars
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