Southern Pecan Pie Bars

Southern Pecan Pie Bars
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    30

Indulge in the quintessential taste of the South with these irresistible Pecan Pie Bars. A delightful twist on the classic pie, these bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with a rich, gooey pecan filling. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    25 g
  • Cholesterol
    51 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    201 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring a 2-inch overhang on at least two sides. Generously spray the parchment paper with baking spray. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step

In a food processor, combine the flour, cold butter, powdered sugar, and salt. Pulse 6-7 times until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Transfer to the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

03

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until the shortbread crust is lightly golden brown, approximately 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool slightly. (Bake time: 20 minutes)

04

Step

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, light brown sugar, melted butter, flour, and salt until well combined. Stir in the Golden Eagle syrup until fully incorporated. Gently fold in the chopped pecans. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

05

Step

Pour the pecan mixture evenly over the warm shortbread crust. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

06

Step

Return the pan to the oven and bake until the filling is set, about 25-30 minutes. The center should be slightly firm to the touch. (Bake time: 25-30 minutes)

07

Step

Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour. Once cooled, run a knife along the edges of the pan to loosen the bars. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into even squares and serve. (Cooling and slicing: 60 minutes)

For an extra nutty flavor, toast the pecans lightly before chopping.
If Golden Eagle syrup is unavailable, substitute with dark corn syrup or molasses for a similar flavor profile.
Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Ciara Daugherty

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 10 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Katelyn Wolff

    My crust didn't quite hold together. Any tips? I think I might have over-processed it.

  • Brice Stracke

    The recipe was easy to follow. I'll definitely be making these again.

  • Lambert Turner

    These are dangerously good! I had to give some away so I wouldn't eat the whole pan.

  • Maximo Lebsack

    These were a hit at our Thanksgiving gathering! So much easier than making a whole pie.

  • Percival Leuschke

    The Golden Eagle syrup really makes a difference. I couldn't find it, but my grandma had some. Delicious!

  • Everette Mohr

    I used maple syrup instead of Golden Eagle, and they were still amazing! A bit more of a maple flavor, obviously.

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