Pecan Pie Bars with Shortbread Crust: A Quick Delight!
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Delicious pecan pie bars with a buttery shortbread crust, perfect for a quick dessert.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecans, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until combined to form the shortbread crust.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven.
- In another bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the pecan mixture over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until set.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark corn syrup.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- These bars can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg