How to Make Easy Pecan Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of pecan pie, then you are going to love these easy pecan bars. This dessert is perfect for the holiday season or any time you're craving a sweet treat. The combination of buttery, flaky crust and gooey, nutty filling is simply irresistible. Plus, they are much easier to make than traditional pecan pie, making them the perfect dessert for busy home cooks.

These pecan bars are great for gatherings, potlucks, or simply as an afternoon pick-me-up. The best part is that yo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix, divided
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup dark corn syrup
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups coarsely chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 37 mins
  • Total Time: 52 mins
  • Servings: 50
  • Yield: 50 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
  • Set aside 1 cup cake mix to be used for filling.
  • Mix remaining cake mix, butter, and 1 lightly beaten egg together in a bowl until crumbly; press into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned, about 12 minutes.
  • Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, 3 eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; add the reserved 1 cup cake mix and stir until well blended. Spread mixture evenly over crust and top with pecans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling appears to be set when gently shaken, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
  • Nutrition

    106 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 89mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 33mg