Soft and Chewy Pecan Pie Bars with Caramel Filling
Pecan Pie Bars are buttery shortbread bars topped with a gooey, caramel-like pecan layer for an easy-to-slice, indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
Ingredients
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For the crust:
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the pecan filling:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar for the crust.
- Mix in flour and salt until crumbly and press into the pan.
- Bake 15–18 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.
- Fold in toasted pecans.
- Pour filling over crust and spread evenly.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until filling is set.
- Cool completely; optionally drizzle chocolate or sprinkle sea salt.
- Cut into squares and store in airtight container up to 5 days.
Notes
Toast pecans for flavor. Use parchment for easy removal. Avoid overbaking to keep filling gooey.