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Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan Pie Bars are a unique version of the classic pecan pie everyone knows & loves. Why not change things up at the dessert table this year?
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Crust

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 2 sticks Butter (softened)

Pecan Pie Filling

  • 5 Eggs
  • 1 cup Light (OR) Dark Corn Syrup (see notes)
  • ⅔ cup Sugar
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 2 cups Pecans (chopped)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • In a medium-sized bowl combine flour, brown sugar, and butter.
    With a pastry cutter or a fork mix together until it creates a crumbly consistency.
    Pour into your 9x13 baking dish and press it evenly throughout the dish creating your crust.
    Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  • While your shortbread crust is baking start on the pecan pie filling.
  • In a medium-sized bowl combine eggs, corn syrup, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
    With a mixer blend everything together until well combined.
    Then add your chopped pecans. Mix until well combined.
  • Once your shortbread crust is finished baking pour your pecan pie filling on top of your shortbread crust spreading it evenly over the top.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 275°, place your dessert back in the oven, and bake for 50 minutes.
  • Let it cook before cutting into squares.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Light Corn Syrup - has a mild sweet flavor
Dark Corn Syrup - includes molasses which adds a richer flavor
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