Best 6 Classic Pecan Pie Bars Recipes

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Classic pecan pie bars are a timeless dessert that combines the nutty flavor of pecans with gooey caramel and buttery crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, creating these delectable treats can be a delightful experience. With their rich flavor and pecan-studded topping, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets of crafting the perfect classic pecan pie bars, ensuring that your dessert table becomes the talk of the town.

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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

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

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS



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Enjoy this nutty chocolate and pecan bar made with Gold Medal® all-purpose flour - a delicious dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon bourbon, if desired
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs, beaten
1 bag (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 325°). Beat flour, brown sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Press mixture on bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Stir remaining ingredients in medium bowl until well mixed. Pour over partially baked crust.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Cool about 15 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until firm. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

SOUTHERN PECAN PIE BARS



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With pecans being native to the southern US, this easy bar version of the classic pie is perfect for Thanksgiving. Pair the proverbial nut with Golden Eagle syrup, an Alabama specialty, and this dessert is as Southern as they come.

Provided by Smart Cookie

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

baking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
⅔ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup salted butter, melted
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup Golden Eagle syrup
3 cups pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on at least 2 sides. Spray the parchment paper with baking spray.
  • Combine flour, butter, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor and pulse 6 or 7 times to combine. Transfer mixture to the lined pan and press into an even layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack.
  • Combine eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, flour, and salt together in a large bowl. Mix in syrup until well combined. Stir in pecans. Pour over the still-warm shortbread crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour. Run a knife around the edge of the pan and pull out using the parchment overhang. Slice into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 200.9 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

LAND 'O LAKES CLASSIC PECAN PIE BARS



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Pecan pie in a bite-sized bar. These pecan pie bars boast a tender shortbread crust. Makes 48 small bars.

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups dark corn syrup
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
4 eggs
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 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.
  • Line 13x9 inch glass baking pan with foil or parchment paper. Spray with Pam. Press crust mixture evenly onto bottom. Bake 15 minutes or until edges are very light golden brown.
  • Combine all filling ingredients EXCEPT 1 1/2 cups pecans in bowl; mixing well. Stir in 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.
  • Allow to come to room temperature before cutting into bars to make it easier to cut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.9, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 46.2, Sodium 193.1, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 14.6, Protein 3

PECAN PIE BARS



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We transformed your favorite, rich and gooey Thanksgiving pie into an easy, shareable bar! These pecan pie bars deliver big on the traditional nutty, caramel flavor and the recipe yields 36 servings. So you can forget baking two pies, this recipe will feed your whole crowd! All it takes to get these bars baking is your 13x9 pan and 15 minutes of prep time. Once they're cut and cooled, dip them in melted chocolate for a decadent holiday treat everyone will adore.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Semisweet chocolate chips, melted, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in flour. Press dough in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan. Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until edges are light brown.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat brown sugar, corn syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla, the salt and eggs with spoon. Stir in pecans. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Loosen edges from sides of pan while warm. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Dip 1 end of each bar into melted chocolate; lay flat on waxed paper to dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 60 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality pecans. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the pie bars.
  • Toast the pecans before using them. This will deepen their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Don't overmix the pie filling. Overmixing will make the filling tough.
  • Bake the pie bars until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. This will take about 30-35 minutes.
  • Let the pie bars cool completely before cutting and serving. This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Serve the pie bars with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Pecan pie bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. They're perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to holiday gatherings. With their buttery crust, sweet and nutty filling, and chocolate drizzle, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give pecan pie bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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