Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan Pie Bars are delicious squares of caramelized crushed pecans atop a sweet pie filling and buttery crust. They are the best pecan pie bars and are easy to whip up for a Thanksgiving party or anytime!

These pecan pie dessert bars are a top favorite in our family! One of my kids even requests them over cake for his birthday! We love the combination of crunchy candy pecans, sweet pie filling, and a light and buttery crust. It’s a great balance and truly tastes like traditional pecan pie!

Pecan pie lovers rejoice! Now, we can have that great pie taste in easy-to-eat bar form!

How to Make Pecan Pie Bars

I consider this a quick and easy dessert recipe. It takes 30-40 minutes from start to finish, and the hardest part is cutting in the butter for the crust. If you have a food processor to cut in the butter, this recipe is a cakewalk and just as sweet. Then, when the crust bakes, whip together the filling, pour it onto the just-baked crust, and bake once more for an amazing pecan pie dessert!

Ingredients to Pecan Pie Bars

Crust Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1/3 cups sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 11 Tablespoons butter, cold (about 2/3 cups)

Bar Filling Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 Tablespoons butter, melted but not hot
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 2/3 cups chopped pecans
  • Buy chopped pecans or chop these pecans in the food processor after it has been used it to cut in the butter. Otherwise, put the pecans in a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.

Directions to make Pecan Pie Bars

Make the Crust while the Oven Preheats

First, spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper and spray that with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Next, add the flour, 1/3 cup of sugar, salt, and chunked cold butter to a food processor and on pluase mode, blend until you have a fine crumble. OR You can add the crust ingredients to a large bowl and cut in the butter using a pastry cutter, two knives, or clean hands. Continue to break down the butter into small pieces until the mixture is a fine crumble.

Then, sprinkle the crust mixture in the greased baking dish and evenly press firmly down until a crust forms. Bake the crust at 350°F for 20 minutes.

Make the Filling while Crust Bakes

In a large bowl, add the remaining ingredients: eggs, corn syrup, 1/2 cup of sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans. Stir with a fork until evenly mixed. Pour the filling evenly over the baked crust as soon as it comes out of the oven.

Now, bake the pecan pie bars for 25-30 minutes or until set. They are cooked through and set when the middle no longer jiggles.

Finally, cool the bars completely on a wire rack, cut them into squares, serve, and enjoy!

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