Description
These Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars are a simple and delicious twist on the classic pecan pie, made easy with a buttery crust and a rich, gooey pecan filling. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you want a sweet treat that’s quick to prepare.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars.
- Prepare Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix the ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly and forms a dough.
- Bake Crust: Press the crumbly dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake it in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the crust turns lightly golden.
- Make Filling: While the crust is baking, whisk together 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 1 cup corn syrup, 4 large eggs, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Add Pecans: Stir 2 cups of chopped pecans into the filling mixture to evenly distribute the nuts throughout.
- Assemble Bars: Once the crust is baked and hot, pour the pecan filling mixture evenly over the crust in the baking pan.
- Bake Bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center of the bars is just set and no longer jiggly.
- Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the pecan pie bars to cool completely in the pan to ensure the filling sets properly.
- Slice and Serve: Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the bars out of the pan and cut into 24 equal squares for serving.
Notes
- Make sure to cool the bars completely before slicing to prevent the filling from melting or spilling.
- You can toast the pecans lightly before adding them for extra flavor.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
