Description
Delicious Pecan Pie Bars featuring a buttery crust and a rich, gooey filling loaded with crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups pecans, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract using a hand mixer or whisk until the mixture appears smooth and fluffy.
- Combine flour and salt: Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and salt until you achieve a soft, crumbly dough; it should hold together when squeezed.
- Press the crust: Firmly press the crust mixture into the bottom of your prepared baking pan, creating an even layer across the base.
- Craft the filling: In another bowl, beat the eggs until blended. Stir in the corn syrup, bourbon, and cinnamon until the ingredients unite seamlessly.
- Add the pecans: Gently fold in the chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the filling mixture.
- Drizzle and spread: Pour the pecan mixture evenly over the crust and spread it lightly to cover all corners.
- Bake to perfection: Place your pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Keep an eye on them; they are ready when the filling is set and the edges become lightly golden.
- Cool before cutting: Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking pan. Once cool, use a sharp knife to cut them into squares and serve.
Notes
These bars can be made one day in advance. Store them in an airtight container to retain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg