Pecan Pie Squares - Pecan Pie Bar Cookies
The best ever simple and easy pecan pie bars - These bar cookies are easy to make from scratch and are quick to bake. This traditional Southern recipe is great for a crowd. Perfect party or potluck dessert. These classic bar cookies are gooey and chewy.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-½+⅓ cups sugar divided
- 1 cups butter softened, divided
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs lightly beaten
- 1½ cups corn syrup
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 2½ cups pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend together flour, ⅓ cup sugar, ¾ cup softened butter, and salt until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly and evenly into a greased sheet pan. Bake 20 minutes.
- In a second bowl, combine eggs, corn syrup, 1½ cup sugar, ¼ cup melted butter, and vanilla. Stir in pecans to coat. Spread evenly over hot crust. Bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, until set.
- Cool on a wire rack then cut into squares.
Nutrition
Calories: 606kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 533IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg
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