Best 5 Pecan Pie Bars For A Crowd Recipes
If you need a dessert that will satisfy a large group of people, then pecan pie bars are the perfect treat to make. They have a flaky crust, a creamy filling, and a crunchy pecan topping. You can make them ahead of time and refrigerate them, or you can freeze them for later. They're also easy to transport, making them a great option for potlucks or picnics. In this article, we'll provide you with several recipes for pecan pie bars, so you can find the perfect one for your next party or gathering.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
PECAN PIE BARS I
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
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
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 FOR A CROWD
I love to cook large quantities and do most of the cooking for our church functions. People seem to enjoy these scrumptious bars even more than pecan pie. -Clara Honeyager, North Prairie, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until crust edges are beginning to brown and bottom is set., For filling, combine the eggs, sugar, corn syrup, butter and vanilla in a large bowl. Stir in pecans. Pour over crust. , Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until edges are firm and center is almost set. Cool on wire racks. Cut into bars. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PECAN PIE BARS
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
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
CARAMEL BUTTER-PECAN BARS FOR A CROWD
These melt-in-your-mouth bars from Mary Jean Hlavac in McFarland, Wisconsin are simply to die for. They go together in 10 minutes, and even though the chocolate layer takes time to harden (think make-ahead convenience), these treats are definitely worth the wait.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with pecans. Drizzle caramel topping evenly over pecans. , Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until caramel is bubbly. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Let stand for 5 minutes. Carefully spread chips over caramel layer. Cool at room temperature for at least 6 hours or until chocolate is set. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- For the perfect crust, use a combination of all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt. This will create a flaky and tender crust.
- When measuring the flour, be sure to spoon it into the measuring cup and level it off with a knife. This will prevent you from adding too much flour, which can make the crust tough.
- When mixing the dough, be careful not to overmix it. Overmixing will make the dough tough.
- Chill the dough before rolling it out. This will make it easier to work with and will help to prevent the crust from shrinking in the oven.
- When baking the crust, be sure to preheat the oven to the correct temperature. A preheated oven will help to ensure that the crust cooks evenly.
- Once the crust is baked, let it cool completely before filling it. This will help to prevent the filling from making the crust soggy.
- When making the filling, be sure to use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will ensure that the filling is flavorful and delicious.
- If you are using a store-bought pie filling, be sure to taste it before adding it to the crust. If the filling is too sweet, you may want to add a little bit of lemon juice or vinegar to balance out the sweetness.
- When baking the bars, be sure to watch them closely so that they do not overcook. Overcooked bars will be dry and crumbly.
Conclusion:
Pecan pie bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a flaky and tender crust, a sweet and flavorful filling, and a crunchy pecan topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give these pecan pie bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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