Ila's Pecan Pie Squares

Perfectly capturing the nostalgic flavors of a traditional pecan pie in an easy-to-serve bar form, Ila's Pecan Pie Squares are a crowd-pleasing dessert ideal for any occasion. Featuring a buttery, golden shortbread crust and a rich, gooey filling packed with toasted pecans, these bars deliver the classic caramel-like sweetness of a pecan pie with none of the hassle of rolling out dough. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples like brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla, these pecan squares are both easy to make and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or as an indulgent midweek treat, these bite-sized desserts are sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy them slightly warm, at room temperature, or impressively plated with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Light corn syrup
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cups Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 cups Pecans, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan, creating a crust layer. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the corn syrup, brown sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved, then remove from heat.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and vanilla extract together. Slowly add the slightly cooled corn syrup mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly to avoid cooking the eggs.

Step 6

Stir the chopped pecans into the filling mixture, then pour the filling evenly over the pre-baked crust.

Step 7

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly puffed. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.

Step 8

Once cooled, use the parchment overhang to lift the pecan pie squares out of the pan. Cut into 16 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1361.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6254.0

Total Fat 416.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 171.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1203.8mg	0%
Sodium 1496.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 593.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.5g	0%
Total Sugars 384.9g
Protein 70.2g	0%

Vitamin D 239.7IU	0%
Calcium 423.3mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 1605.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.6%

Protein: 4.4%

Carbs: 37.1%