Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

This Pecan Pie Bars Recipe is a winning treat. It’s easy to make and is completely from scratch. If you love a classic pecan pie, you need to try these bars.

Prep Time20

Cook Time1

Cool Time45

Total Time2 5

Servings:

Calories: 387kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

Shortbread

½ cup salted butter
½ cup white granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour

Pecan Pie Flling

½ cup salted butter
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup maple syrup
2 cups chopped pecans
2 large eggs

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Start by preparing your shortbread cookie dough. Melt ½ cup of butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Let the melted butter cook until it develops a rich amber color. Immediately remove the pot from the burner and let the butter cool for a few minutes.
Add the browned butter to a medium mixing bowl along with the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Whisk to combine. Gently whisk in the flour until no dry pockets remain in your cookie dough.
Spread the cookie dough into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake your shortbread for 20 minutes.
Prepare your pecan filling while the shortbread is baking. Melt ½ cup of butter in a small saucepan along with the brown sugar and maple syrup.
Once the mixture is melted and homogenous, add the pecans. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened. Whisk in the eggs.
Pour your pecan filling over the shortbread base and bake for another 40 minutes, or until the filling is no longer jiggly. Let your bars cool for 30-45 minutes on the counter before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

Ensure that the sugar is fully dissolved before you add the pecans to the filling so it doesn’t become grainy.
Use room temperature eggs so the cold eggs won’t scramble in the warm filling mixture.
When browning the butter for the crust in this pecan bars recipe, keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn.

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