Description
Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars are a simple and delicious twist on classic pecan pie, featuring a buttery crumbly crust topped with a rich, gooey pecan filling baked into easy-to-serve squares. Perfect for holidays or any dessert craving.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars later.
- Prepare Crust: In a bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix until the mixture is crumbly and evenly blended.
- Bake Crust: Press this dough mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake the crust for 20 minutes, or until it turns lightly golden, providing a firm base for the filling.
- Make Filling: While the crust bakes, whisk together 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 1 cup corn syrup, 4 large eggs, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Pecans: Stir 2 cups chopped pecans into the filling mixture evenly, ensuring every bite has that delicious nutty crunch.
- Assemble Bars: Pour the pecan filling over the hot baked crust, spreading it out evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Bake Pecan Bars: Return the pan to your oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center of the bars is just set but not overbaked to keep them moist and gooey.
- Cool Bars: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to firm up before slicing to avoid crumbling.
- Slice and Serve: Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper, place on a cutting board, and cut into 24 even squares. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to cool the bars completely before cutting to ensure clean slices.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend instead of regular flour.
- You can toast the pecans lightly before adding for enhanced flavor.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- To keep bars gooey, do not overbake; the center should be just set.
