PECAN PIE BARS

Pecan Pie Bars are easy to make & taste better than pecan pie! SERIOUSLY! With pecans, brown sugar and butter, it’s a family favorite at Thanksgiving.

I’ve always loved pecan pie, but I stopped making it after trying these bars! I know, crazy, right?! It’s true though! Pecan pie can be a bit heavy and sweet, but these bars take all the flavors of pecan pie that you love, and bake it into a smaller, more balanced treat that everyone goes crazy over!

How to make these easy pecan pie bars

Make the crust and press it into a prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes while you prepare the filling.

Spread the filling over the hot crust and bake a little longer.

Let the dish cool completely before slicing, then enjoy.

Do pecan pie bars need to be refrigerated?

If you aren’t planning to serve the pecan pie bars as soon as they’ve cooled down (or shortly thereafter) then they should definitely be stored in the fridge until you plan on eating them. When stored in an airtight container in your fridge, these pecan pie bars can last up to 6-7 days.

Ingredients for Pecan Pie Bars

Crust ingredients:

-1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

-1/4 cup brown sugar

-1/4 teaspoon salt

-1/2 cup butter

Filling ingredients:

-2 eggs

-3/4 cups light corn syrup

-3/4 cups white sugar

-2 tablespoons butter, melted

-3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

-1 1/4 cups chopped pecans

PECAN PIE BARS

Pecan Pie Bars are easy to make and taste better than pecan pie! With pecans, brown sugar and butter, it’s a Fall recipe that’s become a family favorite.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 28

Calories: 153kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

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CRUST:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter

FILLING:

• 2 eggs
• ¾ cups light corn syrup
• ¾ cups white sugar
• 2 TBSP butter melted
• ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ¼ cups chopped pecans

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9×13 pan {or a quarters baking sheet} with parchment and spray with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, and salt.
• Cut in ½ cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. {I just use a fork.}
• Press into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
• While the crust is baking, prepare the filling: In a large bowl stir together the eggs, corn syrup, white sugar, butter, and vanilla just until combined. Stir in the chopped pecans.
• Spread the filling evenly over the crust as soon as it comes out of the oven.
• Bake for 20- 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into small bars. Enjoy!

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container on the countertop for up to 5 days. 

Bars can be frozen for up to 2 months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

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Can you freeze pecan pie bars?

You can successfully freeze these pecan bars after they were cooled and set. If you plan on freezing them it’s best to have them cut and layered on a plate (or in a pan). Multiple layers should have a piece of wax paper between them so that they won’t stick. Then wrap in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container or bag. They can last just fine for up to 2 months this way!

Pecan Pie Bars are easy to make & taste better than pecan pie! SERIOUSLY! With pecans, brown sugar and butter, it’s a family favorite at Thanksgiving.