Southern Style Pecan Pie Bars

 Imagine all the rich, gooey, nutty deliciousness of a traditional pecan pie transformed into a convenient, hand-held treat. That’s exactly what Pecan Pie Bars deliver—a fuss-free twist on a Southern favorite that’s as indulgent as it is effortless. Perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or a well-deserved solo treat, these bars are bound to become a seasonal staple.

Why You’ll Love These Pecan Pie Bars

These bars capture everything you adore about pecan pie—the buttery crust, the caramelized filling, and the crunchy pecan topping—but with a whole new level of simplicity. No need to wrestle with pie crust or worry about slicing the perfect piece; these beauties are as easy to make as they are to enjoy.

Whether you’re sharing them with a crowd or savoring one with a cup of coffee on a cozy afternoon, they bring the magic of pecan pie into your hands. One bite, and you’ll be asking yourself how you ever got through the holidays without them!

So, go ahead—make a batch of these sweet and nutty treats. They might just steal the show at your next holiday celebration.

Ingredients

• ▢2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ▢½ cup white sugar
• ▢½ teaspoon salt
• ▢1 cup butter or margarine
• ▢1 ½ cups light corn syrup
• ▢¾ cups brown sugar
• ▢4 large eggs
• ▢3 tablespoons butter or margarine melted
• ▢1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ▢3 ½ cups chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch jellyroll pan.
2. Combine flour, ½ cup sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in 1 cup of butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle mixture evenly over the prepared pan and press firmly to make a crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
3. Mix corn syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans; spread the filling evenly over the baked crust as soon as it comes out of the oven.
4. Bake for about 25 minutes. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into bars.

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