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Easy Pecan Pie Bars

These Easy Pecan Pie Bars give you all the flavors of pecan pie without all the work. Enjoy the sweet crunchy pecan pie filling on top of a simple buttery shortbread crust.

Pecan Pie Bar on white plate with pecan halves placed around it.

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This recipe allows you to enjoy the traditional flavors of pecan pie in a dessert bar that's easy to make ahead and to slice and serve on platter. Perfect for the holidays, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas.

These are made in a 10x15 pan making them a perfect dessert to feed a crowd! My friend calls these the best ever pecan pie bars and they are so good that they quickly disappear.

My family loves dessert bars because they are easy to serve and easy to take in lunches and to events or social gatherings. If you are looking for more dessert bar recipes to try you might like these Rolo Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars and these Banana Nut Bars. And one of my favorites are these Salted Caramel Pecan Bars.

Pecan Pie Bars On White Serving Platter.

Recipe Baking Tips

Always soften the butter to room temperature before using it to make it easier to cream with your other ingredients.

When measuring flour be sure and spoon it into a dry measuring cup first and level off the excess with smooth edge of butter knife to get accurate measurements.

You can purchase chopped pecans but I always purchase pecan halves because I can get a good deal on them at Costco and chop them myself with my Pampered Chef food chopper. It works great.

Ingredients

See printable recipe card below for specific measurements and complete instructions.

For the bottom crust:

  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • salt
  • cold butter
Ingredients for bottom crust. Separate glass bowls filled with cubed butter, flour, salt, and sugar.

For the filling:

  • eggs
  • corn syrup
  • sugar
  • melted butter
  • vanilla extract
  • chopped pecans
Ingredients for Pecan Pie Bar Filling set out on counter.

How To Make These Easy Pecan Pie Bars

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 10x15 bar pan with nonstick cooking spray.

To make the bottom crust add flour, sugar, salt and cold butter to food processor. Pulse until blended and the flour resembles coarse sand. If you don't have a food processor you can use a handheld electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment to mix the crust ingredients.

Bottom Crust Ingredients Blended in Food Processor.

Press the crust mixture evenly in the bottom of the bar pan and bake for 20 minutes until edges are light golden brown.

Bottom Crust In Baking Pan ready for filling to be added.

While crust is baking make the filling. In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla. Gently fold in pecans.

Pecan Pie Filling mixture in glass bowl.

When the crust is done baking, pour the pecan mixture over the hot crust.

Return the pecan pie bars to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the filling is set.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Baked Pecan Pie Bars cooling in baking pan.

How To Store

Store in an airtight container between layers of parchment paper in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Always follow the storage recommendations of the USDA.

Helpful Supplies and Tools

Here are a few items that I recommend and use in my kitchen that are helpful when baking/cooking. (Affiliate links).

If you need a good 10x15 baking pan I just purchased this OXO Good Grips Non-Stick Pro Jelly Roll pan to use for sheet cakes and dessert bars.

When baking a lot it's great to have a sturdy stand mixer, if it's in the budget. I have this KitchenAid Classic Series Stand Mixer in white and love it. I've had it for over 10 years and highly recommend it. I also have this Cuisinart 9-Speed Handheld Mixer with Storage Case in white. I like being able to store everything together in my cabinet..

Pecan Pie Bar on White Plate in Front of Serving Platter with more pecan pie bars.

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Pecan Pie Bar on white plate with pecan halves placed around it.

Easy Pecan Pie Bars

Author: Judy Wilson
These Easy Pecan Pie Bars give you all the flavors of pecan pie without all the work. Enjoy the sweet crunchy pecan pie filling on top of a simple buttery shortbread crust.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 40 Bars

Ingredients
  

Bottom Crust Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup cold butter

Filling Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • cups corn syrup
  • cups sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons butter, melted
  • teaspoons vanilla extract
  • cups chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 10x15 bar pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • To make the bottom crust add flour, sugar, salt and cold butter to food processor. Pulse until blended and the flour resembles coarse sand. If you don't have a food processor you can use a handheld electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment to mix the crust ingredients.
  • Press the crust mixture evenly in the bottom of the bar pan and bake for 20 minutes until edges are light golden brown.
  • While crust is baking make the filling. In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla. Gently fold in pecans.
  • When the crust is done baking, pour the pecan mixture over the hot crust.
  • Return the pecan pie bars to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the filling is set.
  • Return the pecan pie bars to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the filling is set.

Notes

Store in an airtight container between layers of parchment paper in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
The nutritional information provided is approximate and should only be used as a general guideline. It is an estimate that will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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