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Pecan Pie Bars

Gooey pecan pie filling on a buttery shortbread crust, baked in a 9x13 pan and cut into easy bars.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cold butter cubed
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt for the filling
  • 2½ cups pecan halves

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Food processor or pastry cutter
  • Large mixing bowl and whisk
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. Step 2: Mix the crust ingredients until crumbly and press firmly into the pan.
  3. Step 3: Bake the crust for 20 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Whisk the filling ingredients and stir in the pecans.
  5. Step 5: Pour the filling over the hot crust.
  6. Step 6: Bake 30 to 35 minutes until set, then cool and chill before cutting.
  7. Tip: Wipe the knife between cuts.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per bar.
Chill thoroughly for the cleanest slices.