Description
A simple recipe for rich shortbread bars topped with a sweet, gooey pecan pie filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- For the shortbread base, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined and a crumbly dough forms.
- Press the shortbread dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
- While the base bakes, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the pecan filling evenly over the partially baked shortbread crust.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out using the parchment paper overhang.
- Cut into squares before serving.
Notes
- For easier cutting, chill the cooled bars for at least one hour before slicing.
- You can toast the pecans lightly before adding them to the filling for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 45
Keywords: pecan pie bars, shortbread, dessert, sweet bars, pecan, gooey