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

One of the most beloved desserts in Southern cuisine is pecan pie. With its flaky crust and gooey, sweet filling, it's a treat that's perfect for any occasion. But sometimes, we don't have the time or energy to go through the process of making a traditional pecan pie. That's where these Quick Pecan Pie Bars come in.

This recipe takes all the delicious flavors of a classic pecan pie and transforms them into easy-to-make bars. With a buttery shortbread crust and a rich, caramel-like pec...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 48 bars

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the sides and bottom of one 15x10 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, margarine or butter and salt until the mixture resemble coarse crumbs. Press firmly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
  • In a large bowl stir the eggs, corn syrup 1 1/2 cups white sugar, melted margarine and vanilla until blended. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  • Spread the filling evenly over the hot crust. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until set. Let cool before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    175 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 72mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 39mg