Description
A simple and delicious dessert that captures the classic flavors of pecan pie in easy-to-make bar form, perfect for holidays or gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, softened butter, and granulated sugar until crumbly. Press evenly into the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans.
- Pour pecan mixture over the baked crust, spreading evenly. Return to oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until set.
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.