The Best Pecan Pie Bars
A shortcut to holiday perfection, these buttery shortbread bars are topped with a rich, caramelized pecan filling. Baked in 50 minutes and chilled for clean slicing, this American dessert captures classic pecan pie flavor in a convenient bar form.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- equal parts pecans and flour (⅓ cup pecans)
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- ⅔ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon salt (for filling)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups light or dark corn syrup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Whisk flour, granulated sugar, salt, and crushed pecans in a bowl
- Add butter and mix until crumbly and combined
- Press ¾ of the mixture into a 9×13-inch ungreased baking dish
- Bake for 20 minutes until edges are golden
- In a separate bowl, whisk brown sugar and salt
- Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition
- Stir in corn syrup and maple syrup, then fold in remaining pecans
- Spread filling over pre-baked crust
- Return to oven and bake 15 minutes more
- Cool completely then refrigerate for firm slicing
Notes
Use cake flour instead of all-purpose for a more delicate crust
Toast pecans before grinding for enhanced aroma and flavor
Dark corn syrup creates richer color and deeper flavor
Swap maple syrup with honey for a slightly sweeter profile
Bars can be frozen between layers of parchment for up to 2 months
Toast pecans before grinding for enhanced aroma and flavor
Dark corn syrup creates richer color and deeper flavor
Swap maple syrup with honey for a slightly sweeter profile
Bars can be frozen between layers of parchment for up to 2 months
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20g
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