Pecan Pie Bars Recipe - Build Your Bite (2024)

These delicious ooey gooey pecan pie bars with shortbread crust are a holiday must have dessert!

These maple pecan pie bars are a holiday must have! This classic favorite dessert uses the filling from this pecan pie without corn syrup.

It just isn’t the holidays without pecan pie bars. They are a must have dessert!

It’s one of my favorite pecan desserts along with Pecan Cream Pie and Pecan Pie Balls.

How to make Pecan Pie Bars with Shortbread Crust

First, start by making the shortbread crust.This is the same crust that I use for my Apple Crisp Bars recipe.

Step 1: Mix together the flour, butter, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla until combined.

Step 2: Line an 8 X 8 baking dish with parchment paper (trust me, this makes it so much easier to get them out).Use your hands to press the shortbread crust batter into the bottom of the pan, then bake until golden and beginning to brown.

Step 3: While the crust is cooking, stir together the pecan bar filling.In a large bowl, mix the eggs, pure maple syrup, brown sugar, heavy whipping cream, flour, vanilla, and salt. Once mixed, fold in the chopped pecan pieces.

Step 4: Once the crust is finished baking, pour the maple pecan bar filling over the top.Bake the pecan pie bars for around 30 – 35 more minutes.

How to know when your Shortbread Pecan Bars are done

Once the edges are browned and the middle looks firm (moving the pan side to side does not result in the bars jiggling), your pecan bars are done.

Right around 35 minutes was perfect for mine.Once the pan has cooled, place it in the fridge for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

This has become one of my favorite recipes for the holidays! Ooey gooey pecan pie bars are a must.

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Yield: 16 pecan pie bars (one 8x8 baking dish)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Easy gooey pecan pie bars without corn syrup. This simple recipe uses real maple syrup and brown sugar for a delicious dessert you won't be able to resist!

Ingredients

For the Shortbread Crust

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Pecan Pie Bar Filling

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup real maple syrup
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• ¼ cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Mix together all ingredients for the crust - flour, butter, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla, until combined
2. Line an 8 X 8 baking dish with parchment paper
3. Use your hands to press the shortbread crust batter smoothly into the pan
4. Bake at 300 degrees for 22 - 25 minutes, until edges are golden and beginning to brown
5. In a large bowl, mix together the pecan pie bar filling - the eggs, maple syrup, brown sugar, heavy whipping cream, flour, vanilla, and salt
6. Once mixed, stir in the pecan pieces
7. When the shortbread crust is done baking, pour the pecan pie bar filling over the top
8. Turn the oven up to 350 degrees and bake for 30 - 35 minutes, until set and hardly jiggly in the center. The edges should be browned
9. Remove the pecan pie bars from oven and allow to cool completely
10. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then cut into slices

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 16Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 282Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 114mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 2gSugar: 21gProtein: 3g

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