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Best Pecan Pie Bars

The BEST Pecan Pie Bars for your holiday dessert table! These pecan pie bars are my family’s favorite pie bar! Watch them disappear as soon as you set them on the table! The delicious flavors of a pecan pie in a handheld dessert!

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This recipe is perfect for a crowd…just set them on a platter and watch them disappear in a flash!

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A decadent bar cookie, indicative of little pecan pies, these are truly rich and luscious. This recipe has been a family favorite for years and friends have requested an entire pan, just for themselves, as they are that good.

 

I mean, can you blame them?! I have been known to hide a few in the back of my refrigerator just for this reason, also baking a double batch works great as well. They make wonderful holiday gifts and ship well. So do these Sweet, Spicy, and Salty Pecans!

Made with brown butter, these thick and chewy Pecan Pie Bars are insanely delicious! And these Pecan Pie Bars are freezer-friendly, too!

BEST EVER PECAN PIE BARS

I am sharing one of my fall favorite desserts – Pecan Pie Bars!! Growing up, we had a gigantic Pecan Tree in our backyard. One of my jobs during the holidays was shelling those pecans. Now, for a kid, this was a lot of work, but it was well worth it when I sunk my teeth into that first bite of Best Pecan Pie Bars! Pecans are especially popular this time of year during the holidays but don’t make the mistake of thinking this is only a seasonal recipe. These yummy Pecan Bars are so gooey and addicting, you’ll likely find yourself making this delicious dessert all year round.

If you’re a fan of Pecan Pie, you will absolutely LOVE these bars. With a buttery shortbread crust and caramelized pecan filling, it’s impossible not to like these sweet and nutty bars. I’m thinking we might make these for dessert on Thanksgiving, or even as a homemade neighbor gift during Christmas time.

Let’s make the Pecan Pie Bars Bottom Layer:

  • For the bottom crust you will need:
  • 2 cups flour
  • ⅓ cup of sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup cold butter

In a food processor, add the ingredients for the bottom crust. Pulse until blended and the flour resembles coarse sand.

Press crust mixture evenly in the bottom of the bar pan. Bake the crust for 20 minutes.

For the filling you will need to measure out:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cup corn syrup
  • 1 ½ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups chopped pecans

Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla in a large bowl. Stir in pecans.

When the crust is ready, pour the pecan mixture over the hot crust.

Return the bar pan to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the filling is set.

Cool completely (overnight for best results) before slicing into bars.

Store in an airtight container between layers of parchment paper.

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How to store Pecan Pie Bars?

Store in an airtight container between layers of parchment paper.

Do pecan pie bars need to be refrigerated?

Yes. Store the bars in the refrigerator in an airtight container once they have completely cooled.  This will help to prevent foodborne illness from happening.

Can I freeze these pecan pie bars?

Yes. Pecan Pie Bars freeze very well!  Let them cool completely, wrap tightly with saran wrap and freeze.  Let the bars thaw completely in the refrigerator, and then you can also revive them by putting them in a low oven for 15-20 minutes.

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Pecan Pie Bars
Yield: 4 dozen bars

Pecan Pie Bars

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

The BEST Pecan Pie Bars for your holiday dessert table! These pecan pie bars are my family’s favorite pie bar! Watch them disappear as soon as you set them on the table! The delicious flavors of a pecan pie in a handheld dessert!

Ingredients

Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 10x15 bar pan with nonstick cooking spray.
    2. In a food processor, add the ingredients for the bottom crust. Pulse until blended and the flour resembles coarse sand.
    3. Press crust mixture evenly in the bottom of the bar pan.
      Bake the crust for 20 minutes.
    4. Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla in a large bowl. Stir in pecans.
    5. When the crust is ready, pour the pecan mixture over the hot crust.
    6. Return the bar pan to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the filling is set.
    7. Cool completely (overnight for best results) before slicing into bars.

      Store in an airtight container between layers of parchment paper.

Notes

Makes 4 dozen

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Nutrition Information

Yield

48

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 156Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 25mgSodium 52mgCarbohydrates 21gFiber 1gSugar 16gProtein 2g

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Michele

Saturday 31st of December 2022

My husband just said he was craving pecan pie... This Pecan Pie Bar recipe is just what "we" needed! :-)

Nettie

Saturday 31st of December 2022

Hi Michele,

I hope you get a chance to make these yummy pie bars! Happy New Year!

Nettie

Ann

Thursday 29th of December 2022

Wow this sounds so good! And so much easier than pecan pie. Definitely pinning this recipe for later. :)

Mary Marshall

Wednesday 28th of December 2022

I am totally making these! Thank you!

Nettie

Thursday 29th of December 2022

Dear Mary,

I hope that you enjoy these pecan pie bars!

Nettie

Raymond Moore

Wednesday 16th of November 2022

Really wonderful recipes. Thank you!

Nettie

Wednesday 16th of November 2022

Thank you so much!

Nettie

Tamra Phelps

Monday 2nd of December 2019

I really like pecans and when you sweeten them up, they're amazing. This looks delicious.

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