Pecan Pie Bars: 7 Amazing Irresistibly Sweet Squares
Classic pecan pie bars with a buttery shortbread crust and rich, gooey pecan filling.
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch pan.
- Mix butter, sugar, flour, and salt to form crust dough.
- Press into pan and bake 15–18 minutes.
- Whisk filling ingredients until smooth, then stir in pecans.
- Pour filling over crust.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Cool fully for best texture.
Toast pecans for deeper flavor.