Description
Indulgent lazy girl pecan pie bars bring Southern comfort straight to your kitchen with minimal effort. Rich, buttery layers meld classic pie flavors into an irresistible handheld treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (226 grams)
Crust Ingredient:
- 1 package (16 ounces / 454 grams) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 350°F (175°C) and generously coat a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a light layer of grease.
- Gently unfurl the chilled pastry dough, pressing it smoothly across the entire base of the prepared pan, ensuring complete coverage without tears or gaps.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, blend corn syrup, rich caramel-toned sugar, liquefied butter, whisked eggs, aromatic vanilla, and a delicate sprinkle of salt until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Fold the pecan halves into the liquid mixture, ensuring each nutty morsel becomes luxuriously coated and distributed throughout.
- Cascade the pecan-studded filling across the prepared pastry foundation, using a spatula to create an even, tempting layer that promises delectable texture in every bite.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven, allowing the bars to bake for 30-35 minutes until the surface achieves a golden bronze hue and the filling sets with a gentle, wobble-free firmness.
- Extract from the oven and permit the bars to cool completely, allowing the filling to stabilize and solidify into a perfectly sliceable treat.
- Once thoroughly cooled, slice into rectangular portions that showcase the pie’s rich, nutty interior and flaky pastry base.
Notes
- Swap traditional pie crust with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or graham cracker crusts for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Reduce sugar content by using sugar-free corn syrup substitutes or replacing half the brown sugar with monk fruit sweetener for a lower-calorie version.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex, rich taste profile in the bars.
- Use parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner cutting, ensuring perfect square bars without sticking to the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg