Description
Indulgent lazy pecan pie bars bring Southern comfort straight to your dessert table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Sweet, nutty layers meld into a rich, caramelized treat that perfectly balances classic pie traditions with convenient bar-style simplicity you’ll crave.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
Nuts and Flavoring:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined 8-inch square baking pan, ensuring overhanging edges for easy removal, and heat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Create the crust by combining flour, brown sugar, and salt, then incorporate cold butter until the mixture forms crumbly texture.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the prepared pan, creating an even base layer.
- Bake the crust until it develops a light golden color, approximately 15 minutes.
- While the crust bakes, craft the filling by whisking corn syrup, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Fold chopped pecans into the liquid filling, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Carefully pour the pecan-studded filling over the hot, freshly baked crust, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a slightly jiggly center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely within the pan, which helps the filling set properly.
- Once thoroughly cooled, use the parchment paper edges to lift the entire dessert from the pan.
- Slice into neat squares, creating uniform bars that showcase the golden crust and nutty filling.
- Optional: Dust with a delicate sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap corn syrup with maple syrup or honey for a more natural sweetness that adds depth to the pecan flavor.
- Toast pecans briefly before chopping to enhance their nutty aroma and create a more complex taste profile.
- Use salted butter in the crust for a subtle savory contrast against the sweet filling, balancing the overall flavor.
- Freeze bars for 15 minutes before cutting to get cleaner, more precise square edges without crumbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg