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Pecan Pie Bars

Jennifer
Pecan Pie Bars layer buttery shortbread with a gooey brown sugar pecan filling for an easy handheld fall dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars

Ingredients
  

Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup cold butter

Filling:

  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup or maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square pan.
  • Mix flour and powdered sugar, then cut in cold butter.
  • Press the crust firmly into the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Whisk the eggs, brown sugar, syrup, melted butter, and vanilla.
  • Stir the pecans into the filling.
  • Pour the mixture over the hot crust.
  • Bake for another 25–30 minutes until set around the edges.
  • Cool completely before slicing into bars.