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Pecan Pie Shortbread Bars Recipe

Pecan Pie Shortbread Bars are the perfect alternative for pie. I am not a pie lover, but I could gobble these bars right up. This is a perfect dessert to serve over the holidays.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pecan pie, Pecan Pie bars
Servings: 15
Calories: 386kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 ¾ cups flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Pecan Topping

  • 1 cup butter
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3 eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan and set aside. In a bowl, beat together ingredients for crust until dough forms.
  • Press into bottom of 9x13 pan and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until crust is set.
  • While crust is baking, mix together pecan topping ingredients until smooth.
  • Pour over crust as soon as crust is done baking.
  • Return to the oven for 25 minutes or until middle is set. Cut into bars and serve after cooled.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg