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Pecan Pie Bars

Close-up of a single Pecan Pie Bar with a golden crust, gooey filling, and crunchy pecan crumble topping.
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Enjoy these classic pecan pie bars with a buttery shortbread crust and a rich, gooey pecan topping. Perfect for holidays and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, roughly chopped
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  4. Press about two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Reserve the remaining dough.
  5. Bake the crust for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  6. While the crust bakes, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chopped pecans, brown sugar, eggs, maple syrup, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
  7. Pour the pecan filling evenly over the partially baked crust.
  8. Crumble the remaining dough over the top of the pecan filling.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set.
  10. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. For cleaner cuts, use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between cuts.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead dessert, bake the bars and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • If you prefer not to use corn syrup, maple syrup provides a similar sweetness and texture.
  • To prevent the nuts from burning, ensure they are evenly distributed and the oven temperature is accurate.

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