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Stack of Southern Style Pecan Pie Bars with golden crumbly pecan topping and buttery shortbread base on white surface
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Pecan Pie Bars

When you’re craving the classic taste of pecan pie but want something a little easier to serve, these Pecan Pie Bars are just the ticket! With a buttery shortbread crust and a rich, nutty topping, they offer traditional flavors in a convenient, handheld treat. Perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or just because—these bars will be a hit wherever they’re served.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9
Calories: 937kcal
Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 ½ cups light corn syrup
  • ¾ cups brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine melted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 ½ cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch jellyroll pan.
  • Combine flour, ½ cup sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in 1 cup of butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle mixture evenly over the prepared pan and press firmly to make a crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Mix corn syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans; spread the filling evenly over the baked crust as soon as it comes out of the oven.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into bars.

Notes

Recipe Variations:
    • Add Chocolate: Stir in ½ cup of chocolate chips to the filling for a chocolatey twist.
    • Bourbon Pecan Bars: Add 1 tablespoon of bourbon to the filling for a deeper flavor. This one is similar to my Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie.
    • Coconut Pecan Bars: Stir in ½ cup of shredded coconut with the pecans for a hint of tropical flavor.
    • Maple Syrup Option: Swap out half of the corn syrup with maple syrup for a rich, warm sweetness.
How To Store: Pecan pie bars will keep well at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days. For longer storage, keep them in the fridge for up to a week or freeze them for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 937kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 74g | Vitamin A: 876IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg