Description
Pecan Pie Delight Bars bring southern comfort to dessert lovers with rich, buttery layers of golden shortbread and caramelized pecans. Silky smooth caramel and toasted nuts create an irresistible treat you cannot resist savoring slice after delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light corn syrup
Crust:
- 1 package (16 ounces/454 grams) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Carefully unroll the refrigerated pie crusts and gently press them into the prepared pan, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom surface. Trim any overhanging edges for a neat appearance.
- Create the rich filling by whisking together corn syrup, dark brown sugar, melted unsalted butter, large eggs, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of kosher salt in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture reaches a silky, uniform consistency.
- Fold the pecan halves into the liquid mixture, making sure each nut is thoroughly coated with the sweet syrup blend.
- Delicately pour the pecan-filled mixture over the pie crust, spreading it evenly to create a consistent layer that covers the entire surface.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Look for visual cues of doneness: a golden-brown surface and a set filling that no longer wobbles when gently shaken.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, which helps the filling firm up and makes cutting easier.
- Once fully cooled, slice into squares or rectangular bars using a sharp knife, creating uniform portions for serving.
Notes
- Preparation is key to achieving perfectly golden, gooey pecan pie bars with a crisp, buttery crust.
- Chilling the bars briefly after cooling helps create cleaner, more precise cuts when slicing.
- Using room temperature eggs ensures a smoother, more evenly blended filling that bakes more consistently.
- Toasting pecans before adding them to the mixture can enhance their nutty flavor and add extra depth to the dessert.
- Opt for dark brown sugar for a richer, more caramel-like sweetness that complements the pecans beautifully.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg