Southern Pecan Pie Bars
These Southern Pecan Pie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic pie, offering a buttery shortbread crust and a rich, gooey pecan filling. Perfect for a sweet treat any time of day!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3-4 tablespoons ice water
- For the Filling:
- 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, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Make the Crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 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, mixing until the dough just comes together.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. Prick the crust all over with a fork.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust.
- Bake for another 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 and cutting into bars.
Notes
Serve these pecan pie bars with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Find it online: https://delilita.com/southern-pecan-pie-bars/