Pecan Pie Bars

Bake a delicious dessert with this foolproof recipe for ooey gooey pecan pie bars. Perfect for holidays and special occasions!

If you’re looking for a delicious dessert that is sure to be the star of any dinner party or potluck, look no further than these divinely delightful Pecan Pie Bars!

This cozy recipe consists of rich and nutty pecans in a sweet filling, atop a golden shortbread crust.

Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out in the kitchen, you will find this simple yet gourmet-tasting treat easy to make and impressive to serve.

Perfect as a holiday dessert or family snack, let us show you how to assemble these delicious Pecan Pie Bars that everyone will love—from kids to adults alike!

Why You Will LOVE these Pecan Pie Bars!

• No Corn Syrup! Our pecan pie filling is sweetened with brown sugar and honey, yet it captures the delicious taste of a classic pecan pie.
• Indulge in a simple yet decadent buttery shortbread crust. No need to fuss with a traditional pie crust!
• The texture is wonderfully gooey, complemented by a delightful crunch from the pecans.
• The filling is absolutely loaded with pecans!
• An excellent method for presenting pecan pie to a sizeable gathering!
• Perfect for preparing in advance and freezing! Take care of your holiday baking ahead of time.
• Simply a delectable and flawlessly indulgent delight.

Tips for the BEST Pecan Bars!

• Precise measurement of ingredients is crucial in baking, as it leans more towards the realm of science rather than artistry.
• Please take a moment to review the information provided regarding the ingredients.
• Make sure the syrup has cooled enough to cook the eggs without scrambling them. Using room temperature eggs helps with this. Add the eggs slowly and whisk vigorously to avoid any issues.
• If you’re not sure whether the pecan pie bars are done, just give them a little shake. They should jiggle slightly in the middle. If they jiggle a lot or even wobble, they’re not quite ready yet.
• The filling will continue to cook and fully set as the pie cools.
• Let your bars cool and completely set on the counter, should take about 2 hours. I would avoid the refrigerator as the moisture could keep it from setting properly.
• You can place your pecan pie bars on a baking sheet to catch and collect any filling juices that might bubble over during baking.
• As always, read the whole recipe once or twice before getting started.

How to Store Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan Pie Bars may be kept in an airtight container or wrapped tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap for up to five days in the refrigerator or on the counter. I usually keep mine at room temperature.

Pecan Bars may be frozen for up to three months.

When they’ve been fully cooled, wrap them in aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap with any layers separated by wax paper or parchment paper.

Allow to thaw overnight on the countertop before serving. Do not refreeze Pecan Pie Bars after they’ve thawed.

About the Ingredients for Pecan Pie Bars

Flour – Be sure to spoon and level your flour so that your crust is nice and light and buttery instead of dense and heavy.

Sugar – Plain old white sugar.

Salt – Balances out all the flavours. If you like sweet and salty, you can adjust the amount in the filling. I accidentally added too much salt to the filling once and it was actually really yummy.

Butter – We start with cold butter for the crust because we want a light flaky texture to the shortbread. The temperature of the butter for the filling doesn’t matter since it will get melted.

Sugar – We are using brown sugar because it is more moist and has a deeper flavour than white.

Honey – I chose to use honey instead of corn syrup and it was really the perfect choice. Can also use pure maple syrup, or if you really want to light corn syrup or dark corn syrup. I promise you though, honey is perfect.

Eggs – The Eggs NEED to be room temperature!

Vanilla – Pure vanilla extract is best but you can use artificial instead.

Pecans – Chopped pecans. You can chop them smaller than they come, or even buy extra pecan halves and set them on top if you want the bars more nutty than sweet.

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How to Make Pecan Pie Bars

Yields: 16 Servings | Prep time: 15 Minutes | Cook time: 50 Minutes

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes

For the Topping:

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped pecans

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

Mix together the crust ingredients in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

Press the dough into your prepared baking pan, then bake for 15 minutes.

While the crust is baking, heat butter, sugar, and honey together in a saucepan, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.

Allow mixture to cool about 5 minutes, then whisk in salt, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in Pecans.

Remove crust from the oven when ready and pour filling evenly over the crust.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until the filling is set, and allow to fully cool in the pan.

Slice into bars and serve.