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Southern Pecan Pie Bars Easy Dessert Recipe
Emily

Southern Pecan Pie Bars

These Southern Pecan Pie Bars bring all the rich, nutty, and caramel-like flavor of classic pecan pie into easy-to-share squares with a buttery shortbread crust and gooey pecan filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for crust)
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for filling)

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Line the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and flour until a thick, sticky dough forms.
  3. Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan in a single thin layer. Bake at 300°F for 10-15 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, mix eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, and flour until combined. Fold in chopped pecans.
  5. Once the crust is done, remove it from the oven. Pour the pecan mixture over the crust. Increase oven temperature to 350°F and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and lightly crispy.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Refrigerate for easier slicing. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

Let the bars cool fully before slicing to keep neat edges. For a twist, drizzle with melted chocolate or add a splash of bourbon to the filling. Store chilled in an airtight container for up to 4 days.