Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars

These pecan pie bars deliver all the flavor of pecan pie with a fraction of the effort, featuring a simple press-in crust and a luscious pecan filling.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings: 16 bars

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Crust:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, cold and cubed
¼ cup powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
3-4 tablespoons ice water

For the Pecan Pie Filling:

1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup light corn syrup
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pecan halves

Equipment

9x13 inch baking pan
Mixing bowls
Pastry blender or food processor (optional)

Method

Make the Crust:

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
Cut in Butter: Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Alternatively, you can use a food processor to pulse the ingredients together.
Add Ice Water: Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together.
Press into Pan: Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Bake: Bake the crust in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.

Make the Pecan Pie Filling:

Combine Filling Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter, corn syrup, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Stir in Pecans: Stir in the pecan halves.
Pour over Crust: Pour the pecan pie filling over the pre-baked crust.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden brown.
Cool Completely: Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Notes

Use cold butter for flaky crust. Don't overwork the dough. Cool completely before cutting.

Disclaimer: Nutritional information is an estimate only and can vary significantly depending on the specific ingredients used. For accurate values, use a nutrition calculator with your specific ingredients.