Description
Delight in these Pecan Pie Bars, a delicious twist on a classic dessert, combining a buttery shortbread crust with a gooey, sweet pecan filling.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Powdered sugar
- Salt
- All-purpose flour
- White sugar
- Light brown sugar
- Eggs
- Corn syrup
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add salt and flour, mixing until just combined.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan evenly.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, combine white sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, corn syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Fold in the pecans until they are evenly distributed throughout the filling mixture.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly bubbly.
- Allow the bars to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Pecan Pie Bars, dessert, baking, pecans, American cuisine