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.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Pastry blender or food processor (optional)
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
Instructions
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.
