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Easy Pecan Pie Bars

Easy pecan pie bars have a buttery baked crust topped with a smooth, sweet pecan filling. Bake them in a 9x13-inch pan, cool completely, and cut into shareable bars.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 48 minutes
cooling 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 3 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 248
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted
For the filling
  • 3 eggs large
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cup pecans chopped

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch baking pan
  • 1 instant-read thermometer

Method
 

Make the crust
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang to lift out the bars.
  3. Stir the flour and granulated sugar together.
  4. Mix in the melted butter until evenly combined.
  5. Press the mixture firmly into the pan.
  6. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
Make the filling and bake
  1. Whisk the eggs, brown sugar, and flour in a large bowl until smooth.
  2. Whisk in the corn syrup, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Fold in the pecans.
  4. Pour the filling over the warm crust.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the center is set and reaches 160°F when checked with an instant-read thermometer.
  6. Cool completely in the pan, about 2 hours.
  7. Lift out using the parchment and cut into bars.

Notes

For clean cuts, cool the bars completely before slicing. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; freeze for up to 3 months. For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.