Pecan Bars

5 from 5 votes

Pecan Bars bring you the flavor of pecan pie in an easy-to-eat bar! Made with a buttery shortbread crust topped with a sweet pecan filling.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American Classic

Servings: bars

Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

For the crust:

2 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 sticks unsalted butter cold

For the filling:

3 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 ¼ cup dark corn syrup
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or imitation vanilla flavor
1 cup light brown sugar packed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉ then line a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray the sides with nonstick cooking spray.
Whisk together the flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl then cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or a fork until a fine grain starts to form.
Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan in an even layer then bake for 20 minutes.
In the meantime, whisk the eggs and egg yolks, corn syrup and vanilla together in a medium size bowl then stir in the brown sugar.
Stir in the flour and salt then fold in the pecans before letting it rest until the crust is cooked.
When ready, pour the filling onto the crust then bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set.
Let the bars cool for at least one hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

Storage - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Freezing - The bars can be frozen, cut or uncut, for up to 3 months. I recommend thawing overnight in the fridge before bringing to room temperature.

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