Fall Pecan Pie Bars
I still remember the first time I brought them to a cozy get-together with friends. Within minutes, the buttery crust and gooey pecan topping had everyone reaching for seconds—and begging for the recipe.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
For the topping:
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix melted butter, sugar, flour, and salt. Press into pan and prick with a fork.
- Bake crust for 18–20 min until golden on the edges. Let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Stir in chopped pecans and pour over crust.
- Bake for 30–35 min until set.
- Cool completely, then chill 1 hour before slicing.