Best Ever Pecan Pie Bars

Introduction

These Best Ever Pecan Pie Bars take everything you love about classic pecan pie — gooey filling, buttery crust, nutty crunch — and turn it into a handheld treat that’s easier to make and perfect for sharing. Whether for the holidays, potlucks, or just because, these bars are sweet, satisfying, and utterly addictive.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• Pinch of salt

For the Filling:

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups chopped pecans

Timing

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 50–55 minutes
• Cool Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: ~2 hours

Gooey, crunchy, golden bars with zero pie crust stress.

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Oven and Pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

Step 2: Make the Crust

In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, melted butter, and salt until crumbly. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until just lightly golden.

Step 3: Prepare the Filling

In another bowl, whisk eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until well combined. Stir in chopped pecans.

Step 4: Bake

Pour the filling over the warm crust. Return to oven and bake 30–35 minutes, until center is set and top is golden and slightly cracked.

Step 5: Cool and Slice

Cool completely in the pan (about 1 hour). Use parchment to lift out and slice into bars.

Tips for Success

• Use toasted pecans for extra depth of flavor
• Let bars cool fully before slicing for clean edges
• Store in an airtight container at room temp for 3–4 days

Variations

• Add a splash of bourbon or maple syrup to the filling
• Use dark corn syrup for a richer flavor
• Top with a drizzle of melted chocolate

Freezing Instructions

Wrap bars tightly in plastic wrap and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in fridge before serving.

Conclusion

These Pecan Pie Bars deliver everything you crave about the classic pie — with a buttery base and sweet, nutty topping that’s impossible to resist. Perfectly portable and sliceable, they’re destined to become a crowd favorite.

Pin, bake, and watch them disappear!

FAQs

Q1: Can I use a different nut?
Yes, walnuts or almonds work well, though pecans give that classic flavor.

Q2: Can I make them gluten-free?
Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend in the crust.

Q3: Why did my filling leak under the crust?
Make sure your crust is baked until lightly golden before adding the filling.