Best 10 5 Ingredient Pecan Pie Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible goodness of pecan pie bars, a delectable treat bursting with a symphony of Southern flavors. This classic dessert elevates the pecan pie experience with its convenient bar form, making it perfect for potlucks, parties, or a simple indulgence at home. With just five key ingredients, this recipe guarantees an explosion of flavors that will transport you to the heart of the pecan-growing regions. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that showcases the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and buttery flavors, wrapped in a flaky, golden crust.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC PECAN PIE BARS



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Pecan pie in a bite-sized bar-perfect for a crowd! These pecan pie bars boast a tender shortbread crust and all the flavor of pecan pie.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Bar     Pecan     Sweet     Baking     Creating New Traditions     Nut     Dessert

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Crust
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Filling
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups dark corn syrup
4 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine 1 3/4 cups flour, butter and sugar in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/3 cup pecans.
  • Press crust mixture evenly onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 18-22 minutes or until edges are very light golden brown.
  • Combine brown sugar, 6 tablespoons flour, and salt in large bowl; whisk until mixed. Add corn syrup, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans. Spread evenly over hot, partially baked crust. Bake 30-35 minutes or until filling is set and knife inserted 1-inch from edge comes out clean.
  • Cool completely. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 30 milligrams, Sodium 125 milligrams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 2 grams

PECAN BARS



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cubed, plus more for dish
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
Pinch salt
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
3 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with foil allowing an overhang about 2 inches off the sides. Butter the foil.
  • In a food processor, blend together flour, sugar, butter and salt until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Add 2 tablespoons cold water and mix until the dough just holds together. Press dough into bottom of buttered baking dish and bake in oven until golden in color, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling. In a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, add the butter, brown sugar and a pinch of salt and mix on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the corn syrup, flour and pecans and mix until just combined. Spread the filling over the baked crust and bake until golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan.
  • Remove from pan by pulling up the foil sides and putting it on a cutting board. Cut bars in desired size with a sharp knife and arrange them on a serving tray. Can be stored in an airtight container up to 2 days.

EASIEST PECAN BARS EVER RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by carolync

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (8-ounce) refrigerated crescent rolls
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Unroll dough and press in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of a 9x13-inch pan. Firmly press perforations to seal. Bake 8 minutes. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Pour filling over partially baked crust. Bake 18 to 22 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour, and cut into bars.

PECAN PIE BARS I



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These pecan pie bars are great for the children and adults in any family.

Provided by MARIETA

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine
4 eggs
1 ½ cups light corn syrup
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Cut in 1 cup of margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the prepared pan, and press in firmly.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl mix together the eggs, corn syrup, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons margarine, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans. Spread the filling evenly over the crust as soon as it comes out of the oven.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 117.5 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

FAVORITE PECAN PIE BARS



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This pecan bar recipe is the perfect little gift this winter. Send your favorite holiday travelers on their way with a package of these nutty little bars to eat when they get home. -Sylvia Ford, Kennett, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups corn syrup
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt; cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 20 minutes., For filling, in a large bowl, whisk eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter and vanilla. Stir in pecans. Spread over hot crust., Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PECAN PIE BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Combine flour and brown sugar in medium bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture into bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • BAKE 10 to 15 minutes.
  • COMBINE pecans, sweetened condensed milk, eggs and lemon juice in small bowl; pour over partially baked crust.
  • BAKE 25 minutes or until filling is set. Cool. Cut into bars.

5 INGREDIENT PECAN PIE BARS



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I found this in Taste Of Home 5 ingredient cookbook. Posting this here for safe keeping. Let me know how they are.

Provided by children from A to Z

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 eggs
2 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
2 cups self rising flour
2 cups pecans, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat eggs.
  • Add brown sugar.
  • Stir in flour until smooth.
  • Add the pecans and vanilla (dough will be stiff).
  • Spread in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 447.3, Carbohydrate 87.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 60.9, Protein 8

PECAN PIE BARS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by Cubby

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup dark brown sugar
5 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups pecan halves (see Note)
Baked Press-In Crust

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over moderate heat. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the light corn syrup and dark brown sugar, then whisk in the eggs until thoroughly blended. Whisk in the vanilla extract and salt and stir in the pecans halves until combined. Pour the pecan filling into the pre-baked pie bar crust and bake for about 35 minutes, until the filling is set. Transfer the pan to a rack and let cool completely. Cut into bars and serve.

EASY PECAN PIE BARS



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Make and share this Easy Pecan Pie Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by marna

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
4 large eggs (lightly beaten)
3 1/2-4 cups finely chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
  • Cut in 3/4 cup butter thoroughly with pastry blender until you have fine crumbs.
  • Press mixture evenly into sprayed or greased 13 x 9 baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 17-20 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Combine brown sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup butter in a sauce pan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring gently.
  • Remove from heat.
  • To avoid scrambling the eggs, temper the lightly beaten eggs by stirring in 1/4 heated mixture into eggs gradually.
  • Once tempered, add egg mixture to sauce pan and stir in pecans and vanilla.
  • Pour filling over crust and bake at 350 for 25 minutes, or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.2, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 60.7, Sodium 104.5, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 17.5, Protein 3.7

QUICK PECAN PIE BARS



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For her time-saving take on pecan pie, Shirley Conklin from Salsbury Cove, Maine turns to convenient crescent roll dough. Served with coffee, the thin golden squares are ideal as a sweet breakfast treat or a rich after-dinner dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon milk

Steps:

  • Unroll crescent dough into a rectangle; press onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Seal seams and perforations. Bake at 375° for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over the crust. Bake for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your pecan pie bars.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the dough tough.
  • Press the dough evenly into the pan. This will help to prevent the bars from cracking.
  • Bake the bars until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Pecan pie bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With just 5 ingredients, you can have these bars whipped up in no time. So next time you're looking for a sweet snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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