Recipes Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes Pecan Pie Bars 4.8 (643) 524 Reviews 61 Photos These pecan pie bars have a buttery shortbread crust and a sweet, crunchy topping. They're a much easier way to enjoy pecan pie! Great for gifting or cookie platters during the holiday season. Submitted by Marietta Strothmann Updated on October 10, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 61 61 61 61 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 36 Yield: 3 dozen Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe These delicious pecan pie bars have a buttery shortbread crust with a sweet and crunchy topping. They're sure to become a go-to in your holiday rotation! Pecan Pie Bar Ingredients These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this pecan pie bar recipe: Flour: The crust starts with all-purpose flour. Sugar: You’ll need white sugar for the crust and for the filling.Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor. Butter: Use butter in the crust and in the filling. Corn syrup: Light corn syrup is essential to the sweet, pecan pie flavor. Eggs: Eggs add moisture and help bind the filling together. Vanilla: Vanilla extract takes the flavor up a notch. Pecans: Of course, you’ll need chopped pecans! How to Make Pecan Pie Bars You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make pecan pie bars: Make the crust, press it into a prepared pan, and bake for 20 minutes.Make the filling and pour it over the hot crust. Bake until set, then allow to cool before slicing into bars. How to Store Pecan Pie Bars Store your pecan pie bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Can You Freeze Pecan Pie Bars? Yes! In fact, pecan pie bars freeze well. Freeze the bars for up to three months, then thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “You can never go wrong with pecan pie bars,” says Deb C. “This is an easy recipe that is a perfect amount for a crowd.” “So good and easy,” raves kschmauch. “Made these for work and everyone loved them. Lined the pan with foil and sprayed with cooking spray and didn't have any problems with sticking.” “Everyone loves these when I make them,” says Don't Call Me Martha. “They’re a big hit! The gooey pecan top is the best. I always use butter instead of margarine and I like to add chocolate chips sometimes as well." Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings 3 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup white sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup butter or margarine 1 ½ cups light corn syrup 1 ½ cups white sugar 4 large eggs 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 2 ½ cups chopped pecans Directions Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15-inch jellyroll pan. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in 1 cup of butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle mixture evenly over the prepared pan and press in firmly to make a crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Meanwhile, mix corn syrup, 1 ½ cups sugar, eggs, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and vanilla together in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans; spread filling evenly over baked crust as soon as it comes out of the oven. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into bars. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios From the Editor Please note the differences in ingredient amounts and bake time when using the Allrecipes magazine version of this recipe. I Made It Print 977 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 236 Calories 12g Fat 31g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 36 Calories 236 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 16% Saturated Fat 5g 23% Cholesterol 37mg 12% Sodium 95mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 31g 11% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 22g Protein 3g 5% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 14mg 1% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 52mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.