Best 14 Easy Pecan Pie Bar Cookies Recipes

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Pecan pie bars are a delectable treat that combines the classic flavors of a pecan pie with the convenience of a cookie bar. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these easy-to-make pecan pie bar cookies are sure to become a favorite in your home. With a buttery crust, a gooey pecan filling, and a sweet glaze, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.

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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 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

PECAN PIE BAR COOKIES



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I have made these numerous times and have been asked for the recipe every time I have made them. They are one of the best things I have ever had and they freeze beautifully.

Provided by Julie

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter
2 cups flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons cream (I use MILK)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Shortbread base: mix above ingredients together until mixture is crumbly.
  • Pat crumbs into a lightly-greased 13x9 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes.
  • While this is baking, prepare filling.
  • Filling: melt butter over low heat in small saucepan.
  • Once melted, stir in remaining ingredients except for pecans.
  • Simmer over low heat for about a minute.
  • Remove from heat and stir in pecans.
  • Pour mixture over hot crust and spread evenly.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 minutes until center is bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  • Cut into bars when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.2, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 137.6, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 17.6, Protein 2.1

EASY PECAN PIE BAR COOKIES



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These easy bar cookies have all the flavor of pecan pie. Everyone raves about these cookies -- as big as the batch is, they never seem to last long!

Provided by Jennifer Boudreaux Pirot

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup butter
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups light corn syrup
1 ½ cups white sugar
4 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 10x15-inch baking pan.
  • Mix flour, 3/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt together in a bowl until crumbly. Press into the prepared pan.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Remove and leave oven on.
  • Mix corn syrup, 1 1/2 cups sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until blended. Stir in pecans. Spread filling evenly over the baked crust.
  • Bake in the hot oven until filling is set, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely, and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 59.3 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

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

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.

EASY PECAN PIE BARS



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Sure, you could make a pecan pie but that's so predictable. Surprise and delight everyone at the table with these easier-than-pie (pun intended!) pecan bars. A shortcut ingredient, Betty's sugar cookie mix, makes it possible to whip up a batch of these shareable and easy pecan bars with just 10 minutes of prep time. They might even be the best thing to ever come out of your 13x9 pan-but we'll let you be the judge.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir all Crust ingredients until dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan using floured fingers. Bake 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir all Pecan Filling ingredients until well blended. Pour over hot crust.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely, about 2 hours. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS



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This delicious chocolate pecan pie treat (no crust needed) is from Anne Royal of Port Orchard, Washington.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield Makes 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 2 tablespoons melted
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 package (11.5 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat 1 stick room-temperature butter, brown sugar, flour, and salt until coarse crumbs form. Pour mixture into prepared pan; press firmly into bottom.
  • Bake until lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool, 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in same large bowl, mix eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Add chocolate chips and pecans; spread over crust. Bake until set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan before lifting out (using foil to lift). Cut into 32 bars (8 rows by 4 rows).

PECAN PIE COOKIES



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Wonderful mini pecan pies. Perfect for cookie parties where you want to make something slightly different. You can spice up the cookies by adding cinnamon, ginger, or nutmeg to the cookie mix!

Provided by eibbed0001

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
¾ cup finely chopped pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup brown sugar, packed
¾ cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a saucepan, and stir in the confectioners' sugar and corn syrup until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often, and stir in the pecans until well combined. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to chill.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift the flour and baking powder together in a bowl, and set aside.
  • Beat brown sugar, 3/4 cup butter, egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in the flour mixture until well mixed. Pinch off about 1 tablespoon of dough, and roll it into a ball. Press the dough into the bottom of an ungreased cupcake pan cup, and use your thumb to press the dough into a small piecrust shape, with 1/4-inch walls up the sides of the cupcake cup. Repeat with the rest of the dough. Fill each little crust with about 1 teaspoon of the prepared pecan filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookie shells are lightly browned, 10 to 13 minutes. Watch closely after 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool in the cupcake pans for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 82.1 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

EASY CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS



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These easy chocolate pecan pie bars are made extra special with caramel sauce and chocolate whipped cream. For a decadent treat, serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, too. -Andrea Price, Grafton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup butter, divided
1 package (17-1/2 ounces) sugar cookie mix
4 large eggs, room temperature, divided use
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon baking cocoa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt 1/2 cup butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Stir in cookie mix, 1 egg and cinnamon. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Remove to a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt chocolate and remaining 1/4 cup butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and remaining 3 eggs until blended. Stir in bourbon, vanilla and chocolate mixture. Stir in pecans. Pour over warm cookie crust. Bake until top is golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For caramel sauce, in a small saucepan, cook and stir brown sugar and butter over medium heat until butter is melted. Gradually add cream; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 10-12 minutes. Remove from the heat. Cool completely., For chocolate whipped cream, in a large bowl, beat cream, confectioners' sugar and cocoa until stiff peaks form. Serve bars with caramel sauce and chocolate whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EASY PECAN PIE BARS



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I'm always searching for fast and easy recipes to take to the teachers lounge. The staff goes nuts for these shortcut pecan pie bars. -Kathro Yoder, Defiance, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups corn syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil; grease foil., Reserve 2/3 cup cake mix; set aside. Combine remaining cake mix, butter and 1 egg; beat on low speed until blended. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, beat corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla and reserved cake mix until blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over warm crust; sprinkle with pecans., Bake until center is set, 25-30 minutes longer. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. To serve, refrigerate at least 15 minutes. Lift out of pan; discard foil, then cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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.

PECAN BAR COOKIES



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When you're baking for a party, making these pecan bars that guests can hold in their hands is a great idea.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon dark corn syrup
2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Using an electric mixer, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt until light. Beat in 2 cups flour until it forms a mass. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch pan. Place a sheet of plastic wrap on the dough and use it to press the dough into the pan (this will make it easier and will prevent the dough from sticking to your fingers). Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are golden.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons flour, remaining teaspoon salt, and baking powder. Using an electric mixer, beat eggs, brown sugar, and corn syrup until light. Fold flour mixture into egg mixture, then pecans and coconut.
  • Pour over crust and bake 20 to 25 minutes until set. Run a metal spatula around the edges while still warm, then transfer to a wire rack and cool in pan before cutting into 24 bars.

QUICK PECAN PIE BARS



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Great for the children and adults in the family. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Marietta Strothmann

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 cup butter
½ teaspoon salt
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). Grease the sides and bottom of one 15x10 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, margarine or butter and salt until the mixture resemble coarse crumbs. Press firmly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
  • In a large bowl stir the eggs, corn syrup 1 1/2 cups white sugar, melted margarine and vanilla until blended. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  • Spread the filling evenly over the hot crust. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until set. Let cool before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 71.6 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

Tips:

  • Use room temperature butter. This will help the dough come together more easily and create a smoother, more tender cookie.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown. The center of the cookies should be set but still slightly soft.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These pecan pie bar cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their buttery shortbread crust, gooey pecan filling, and sweet powdered sugar frosting, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these pecan pie bar cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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