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Chewy Pecan Pie Bars
Chewy Pecan Pie Bars have a buttery shortbread crust, rich pecan filling and sweet caramel flavor for an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter cold
- 2 large eggs slightly beaten
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of an 11x7x1½-inch baking pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, stir together the eggs, pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, and vanilla in another bowl until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the hot crust, spreading it evenly. Return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares or bars to serve.
Notes
Hot crust: Pour the filling over the crust while it’s still hot from the oven so the layers bake together.
Cool completely: Let the bars cool all the way before cutting so the filling sets and slices cleanly.
Storage: Keep the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze them for up to 3 months.
Press the crust firmly: Press the crumbs into an even, firm layer so the crust holds together when you cut the bars.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g
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