Here’s an effortless and tasty recipe for Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars.
Effortless Pecan Pie Bars;
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Make the crust:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and powdered sugar.
- Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the crust:
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Prepare the filling:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Assemble:
- Pour the pecan filling over the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the bars:
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly puffed.
- Cool and serve:
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
Enjoy!
These bars make an excellent quick dessert or snack. For an added indulgence, enjoy them with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream!