Description
Classic pecan pie flavor made easy with a buttery shortbread crust and gooey pecan topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment. Beat butter and sugar, then mix in flour and salt. Press into pan and bake 15 minutes.
- Whisk eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir in pecans.
- Pour over crust and bake 25–30 minutes until set. Cool completely and chill before slicing.
Notes
Chill at least 2 hours before slicing for the cleanest bars. Store covered in the fridge up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: easy pecan pie bars, holiday dessert, pecan squares