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

Pecan pie is a classic American dessert that often makes an appearance on holiday tables and at family gatherings. With its sweet, gooey filling and crunchy pecan topping, it's no wonder that it's a beloved treat. However, making a whole pecan pie can be time-consuming and a bit tricky, which is why these pecan pie bars are such a great alternative.

Pecan pie bars have all the deliciousness of a traditional pecan pie, but are much easier to make and serve. They are perfect for potluck...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 ½ cups light corn syrup
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15-inch jellyroll pan.
  • Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in 1 cup of butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle mixture evenly over the prepared pan and press in firmly to make a crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix corn syrup, 1 1/2 cups sugar, eggs, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and vanilla together in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans; spread filling evenly over baked crust as soon as it comes out of the oven.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into bars.
  • Nutrition

    236 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 95mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 52mg