Pecan Pie Bars with Golden Shortbread Crust
Sweet, buttery bars with a crisp crust, gooey pecan filling, and nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup corn syrup
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
Instructions
- reheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Cream 1 cup butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in flour and salt until crumbly.
- Press crust into pan and bake 15–18 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Stir in pecans.
- Pour filling over crust and spread evenly.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and slightly set.
- Cool completely, then cut into bars.
Notes
Toast pecans for deeper flavor; refrigerate before cutting for cleaner slices.