Description
Pecan Pie Bars Sweet Squares offer a delightful contrast of textures, with a buttery, crumbly crust that cradles a rich, gooey filling studded with crunchy pecans. Each bite delivers a sweet, caramel-like flavor that is perfectly balanced by the nuttiness of the pecans, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Filling:
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, sugar, and salt to form a crumbly dough.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly puffed.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- These bars can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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