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Description
Enjoy these delicious and easy Pecan Pie Bars, a perfect holiday treat. They feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a gooey, caramelized pecan filling. These bars are simple to make, shareable, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup softened butter, granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until crumbly.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the pecan mixture evenly over the crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- If you prefer a chewier bar, bake for a few minutes less.
- Store cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg