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Easy Gooey Pecan Pie Bars with Buttery Crust

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Make these simple pecan pie bars featuring a rich, buttery shortbread crust and a sweet, gooey pecan filling. This recipe skips the fuss of a full pie, offering a crowd-pleasing, shareable dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, plus 1/2 cup for topping
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the crust: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Mix in the flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt until a crumbly dough forms.
  3. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. While the crust bakes, prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined.
  5. Stir in the 1 1/2 cups of chopped pecans into the filling mixture.
  6. Pour the pecan filling evenly over the hot, pre-baked crust. Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of pecans over the top.
  7. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are bubbly.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
  9. Once cool, cut the slab into squares.

Notes

  • For chewier bars, cool completely before slicing. For slightly softer bars, you can cut them after they have cooled for about 30 minutes, but the filling will be runnier.
  • These bars store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.
  • You can substitute maple syrup for corn syrup for a maple pecan pie bar variation.

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