Gooey Pecan Pie Bars
These Gooey Pecan Pie Bars are a decadent twist on the classic pecan pie. A buttery shortbread crust is topped with a sweet and gooey pecan filling, creating a perfect dessert bar that’s easy to make and share.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4-6 tablespoons ice water
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the pecan halves.
- Pour the pecan filling over the pre-baked crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden brown.
- Let cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment paper overhang.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
For an extra nutty flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the filling.
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