β¨ Introduction
These Pecan Pie Bars π°π₯§ are gooey, nutty, and baked over a buttery crust. A rich dessert perfect for ftour, tea time, or festive trays π―π₯.
π§ Ingredients
π Crust
- 1Β½ cups flour
- Β½ cup butter (softened)
- ΒΌ cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
π° Filling
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup corn syrup or honey
- ΒΎ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- Optional: whole pecans for topping
π©βπ³ Instructions
- π₯ Preheat oven to 175Β°C (350Β°F). Grease a rectangular baking dish.
- π Mix crust ingredients until crumbly. Press into dish and bake for 15 minutes.
- π₯£ Whisk eggs, syrup, sugar, butter, and vanilla. Stir in chopped pecans.
- π° Pour filling over baked crust. Top with whole pecans if desired.
- π₯ Bake for 30β35 minutes until set and golden.
- βοΈ Cool completely before slicing into bars.
π Methods
- π« Add chocolate chips to filling.
- π₯₯ Mix in shredded coconut for texture.
- π Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
- π§ Bake in muffin tins for mini portions.
π History
Inspired by classic Southern pecan pie πΊπΈ and Moroccan love for nutty sweets π²π¦, these bars offer a handheld twist on tradition.
πͺ Benefits
- π° Healthy fats from pecans
- π― Natural sweetness from honey or syrup
- π₯ Protein from eggs
π¨ Formation
Serve sliced in squares with glossy pecan topping π½οΈ. Ideal for ftour, dessert tables, or gifting trays π.
β Conclusion
Pecan Pie Bars are rich, chewy, and satisfyingβa sweet bite of tradition and indulgence π°π₯§π―π₯.
β€οΈ Lovers
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Families
- π§βπ³ Dessert fans
- π½οΈ Tea time hosts
- π Celebration bakers
- π° Nut lovers