Description
Lazy girl pecan pie bars bring Southern comfort to your dessert table with minimal effort. Crumbly, buttery crust and rich caramel-like filling promise delightful indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1/4 tsp salt
Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional)
- 2 tbsp pecans, finely chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over the sides for easy removal.
- Create the crust by combining flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl, then cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumbly crust mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan, ensuring a compact and smooth base.
- Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes until it develops a light golden edge, then remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Fold chopped pecans into the liquid mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the filling.
- Carefully pour the pecan filling over the partially baked crust, making sure to spread it uniformly to cover the entire surface.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and has a slight jiggle in the center.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan at room temperature for approximately 1-2 hours.
- Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang and transfer to a cutting board.
- Slice into rectangular bars and optionally dust with powdered sugar.
- Sprinkle finely chopped pecans on top for a decorative garnish before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is ice-cold when making the crust to achieve a flaky, tender texture that melts in your mouth.
- Toasting pecans before adding them to the filling will intensify their nutty flavor and provide a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Use a digital thermometer to check the filling’s doneness, aiming for an internal temperature of 200°F for a perfectly set consistency without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-48 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg