Description
These Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars combine the rich, buttery flavors of traditional pecan pie into an easy-to-make bar form. With a crumbly shortbread crust and a sweet, gooey pecan filling, these bars are perfect for dessert lovers seeking a simple yet delicious treat.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Filling
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Make the crust mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter, all-purpose flour, and granulated sugar. Mix until the mixture becomes crumbly and well combined.
- Press the crust: Press the crumbly crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form an even layer.
- Bake the crust: Place the crust in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until it turns lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, light corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
- Add pecans: Stir in the chopped pecans into the filling mixture until they are evenly incorporated.
- Pour filling over crust: Carefully pour the pecan filling mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust in the baking dish.
- Bake the bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set, bubbly, and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Allow the pecan pie bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, slice them into 16 squares and serve.
Notes
- Use light corn syrup for a classic flavor; dark corn syrup can also be used but will yield a deeper, molasses flavor.
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for the best crust consistency.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting to avoid the filling from being too runny.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Chopped pecans can be toasted lightly to enhance their flavor before adding to the filling if desired.
