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Easy Gooey Pecan Pie Bars with Buttery Shortbread Crust

Close-up of two stacked, gooey pecan pie bars showing a thick, dark caramel topping over a shortbread crust.
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Make these simple pecan pie bars for a crowd-pleasing dessert that skips the fuss of a full pie. You get a buttery shortbread crust and a sweet, gooey pecan filling in a convenient bar form.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup cold cubed butter, granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Use your fingers or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. While the crust bakes, prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 cup melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
  5. Stir the pecan halves into the filling mixture.
  6. Pour the pecan filling evenly over the hot, pre-baked crust.
  7. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are bubbly.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
  9. Once cool, cut the slab into squares. These are the best pecan pie bars for sharing.

Notes

  • For a cleaner cut, chill the cooled bars in the refrigerator for at least one hour before slicing.
  • If you want a richer flavor, substitute maple syrup for half of the corn syrup in the filling.
  • These handheld pecan dessert bars store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

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