Description
Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars are a simple, delicious twist on classic pecan pie, crafted in bar form for easy serving and snacking. Featuring a buttery, crumbly crust topped with a rich, sweet pecan filling, these bars are perfect for dessert lovers who want the cozy flavors of pecan pie without the fuss of pie-making.
Ingredients
Scale
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 and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make it easy to lift out the bars later.
- Make the Crust Dough: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until the mixture becomes crumbly and evenly combined.
- Press and Bake Crust: Evenly press the crumbly dough into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the crust turns lightly golden brown.
- Prepare 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 smooth and fully combined.
- Add Pecans: Stir 2 cups of chopped pecans into the filling mixture to evenly distribute the nuts.
- Assemble Bars: Pour the pecan filling over the hot baked crust, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake Bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is just set and no longer jiggly.
- Cool Completely: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, which helps them set properly for slicing.
- Slice and Serve: Once cool, lift the bars out using the parchment paper edges and cut into 24 evenly sized squares. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use parchment paper in the pan for easy removal and clean slicing.
- Make sure the crust is lightly golden before adding filling for a firm base.
- Cooling completely before slicing prevents the filling from leaking and ensures clean squares.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For an extra nutty crunch, toast pecans lightly before adding to the filling.
