Even Easier Than Pie!
If you love classic Pecan Pie or Mini Pecan Pies then you will LOVE these pecan pie bars. Easier than baking an entire pie, this delicious twist is a fall favorite dessert that the entire family is obsessed with. Pecan-flavored treats are especially popular during the holidays on Thanksgiving, or even as a homemade neighbor gift during Christmas time, but don’t make the mistake of thinking this is strictly a seasonal recipe. You can enjoy this caramel-flavored bar recipe any time!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 10 minutes BAKE TIME: 50 minutes
Shortbread Crust
2 cups all-purpose flour – How to Measure Flour ⅓ cup granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup cold unsalted butter cubed – Be sure that the butter is COLD!
Filling
1½ cups sugar 4 large eggs – room temperature eggs incorporate best with the other ingredients 1 cup light corn syrup 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract 2½ cups chopped pecans – You can mix the pecans with chopped walnuts or cashews. optional toppings – Drizzle the bars with Caramel Sauce. Top each piece with a dollop of Whipped Cream or a scoop of Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.
How to Make Pecan Pie Bars
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