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Gooey Pecan Pie Bars with Shortbread Crust

Two delicious pecan pie bars stacked on a white plate, showcasing the gooey filling and crumbly crust.
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Enjoy the classic taste of pecan pie in an easy-to-serve bar format, featuring a buttery shortbread base and a rich, gooey pecan topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  4. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the shortbread crust.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chopped pecans, corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined.
  6. Pour the pecan mixture evenly over the shortbread crust.
  7. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is set and golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares. This is important for clean cuts.

Notes

  • For a different flavor profile, you can substitute half of the corn syrup with maple syrup.
  • Allowing the bars to cool for at least 2-3 hours, or even chilling them in the refrigerator, will make slicing much easier and cleaner.
  • These bars freeze well. Wrap individual bars tightly in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

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