Rich Pecan Pie Bars
Delightful pecan pie bars with a buttery crust and gooey filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 pkg 1 pkg (16 oz) refrigerated pie dough (contains 2 crusts)
For the filling
- 1 cup 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 3 large 3 large eggs Use chilled for best texture.
- 1 tsp 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups pecan halves Can substitute different nuts if desired.
- 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Unroll one of the pie crusts and press it into the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the light corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Stir in the pecan halves and salt until well-distributed.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the baking dish.
Baking
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
Enjoy the bars plain, with whipped cream, or ice cream. For a twist, try a drizzle of chocolate sauce or sprinkle of sea salt.