Sticky Pecan Pie Bars

Indulge in the irresistible sweetness of Sticky Pecan Pie Bars, a decadent twist on the classic Southern pecan pie designed for effortless serving. With a buttery shortbread crust as the base, these dessert bars are topped with a gooey filling made from velvety light corn syrup, rich brown sugar, and crunchy chopped pecans, all baked to golden perfection. Perfectly portioned and easy to slice, these bars are a time-saving delight with just 20 minutes of prep and a total bake time of under an hour. Whether served as an after-dinner treat or a crowd-pleasing addition to your holiday dessert table, these pecan pie bars are a must-try for any lover of nutty, caramel-like flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 0.75 cups light corn syrup
• 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups pecans, roughly chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and softened unsalted butter to form a crumbly shortbread dough.

Step 3

Press the shortbread dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form a firm crust layer.

Step 4

Bake the crust for 15 minutes, or until it starts to turn lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

While the crust cools, prepare the filling by whisking together the light brown sugar, light corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs in a large bowl until smooth.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped pecans to evenly distribute them throughout the filling mixture.

Step 7

Pour the filling mixture over the slightly cooled crust, spreading it evenly.

Step 8

Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly bubbly around the edges.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the pecan pie bars to cool completely at room temperature before cutting into squares or bars.

Step 10

Optional: Refrigerate for about 1 hour for easier slicing and a firmer texture.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy your Sticky Pecan Pie Bars as a delightful treat for any occasion!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1398.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6450.4

Total Fat 419.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 171.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1203.8mg	0%
Sodium 925.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 645.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.1g	0%
Total Sugars 437.8g
Protein 67.1g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 505.7mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 1729.8mg	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: 57.0%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 39.0%