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Judy John

Pecan Pie Dessert Bars

These pecan pie dessert bars feature a buttery crust topped with a rich caramel-like pecan filling. They offer classic pecan pie flavor in an easy-to-serve bar form that is perfect for holidays and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour leveled
  • 1/2 cup butter cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
Pecan Filling
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup corn syrup light syrup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract pure vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Baking Pan
  • Cooling Rack
  • Freezer
  • Spatula
  • Tray
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix flour, butter, and brown sugar until crumbly. Press into the pan.
  3. Bake the crust until lightly golden and set.
  4. Whisk eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Fold in pecans and spread the filling evenly over the warm crust.
  6. Bake until the filling is set. Cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

For a softer filling, slightly reduce baking time. For a firmer texture, cool thoroughly before slicing. Freeze bars in airtight containers for up to 2 months. Handle cooled bars gently for clean edges. Customize flavor with chocolate chips, bourbon flavoring, cinnamon, or sea salt. Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.