Description
These Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars offer a quick and delicious twist on traditional pecan pie. With a buttery crust topped by a gooey, sweet pecan filling, they are perfect for holidays or any time you crave a rich dessert bar. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, these bars bake up golden and set to a delightful texture.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Filling
- 1½ cups light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups chopped pecans
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, all-purpose flour, and powdered sugar. Mix until a soft dough forms. Press this dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust base.
- Bake the Crust: Place the crust in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until it turns lightly golden. This ensures a firm, flavorful base for the filling.
- Prepare the Filling: While the crust bakes, whisk together the light corn syrup, packed brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Add Pecans: Stir the chopped pecans into the filling mixture evenly, distributing them throughout.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the pecan filling over the hot crust immediately after removing it from the oven. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 24 bars. Cooling fully helps the filling to firm up for easy serving.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, toast the chopped pecans before adding them to the filling.
- These bars can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
