Pecan Pie Bars
Description
This pecan pie bars recipe is simpler to make than pecan pie for a sweet and crunchy, crowd-pleasing, handheld treat, perfect for any cookie platter.
Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup margarine
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1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
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1 1/2 cups white sugar
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4 eggs
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3 tablespoons margarine, melted
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15-inch jellyroll pan, or line with parchment paper.
2
Combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in 1 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle mixture evenly over the prepared pan; press firmly to form a crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, mix corn syrup, 1 ½ cups sugar, eggs, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in pecans; spread filling evenly over hot crust.
4
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.