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Pecan Pie Bars

Tastes just like a piece of pecan pie.
Course Bar, Dessert
Cuisine All-American
Keyword bar, butter, corn syrup, pecans
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter, cut-up
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, for chocolate pecan pie bars

Instructions

  • Combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in 3/4 cup butter thoroughly with a pastry blender until mixture resembles very fine crumbs. Press mixture evenly into a greased 13 x 9 pan, using a piece of plastic wrap to press crumb mixture firmly in pan. Bake at 350° for 17 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan, bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring gently. Remove from heat. Stir one-fourth of hot mixture into beaten eggs; add to remaining hot mixture. Stir in pecans, vanilla and semi-sweet chocolate chips, if using. Pour filling over crust.
  • Bake at 350º for 34 to 35 minutes or until set.
  • Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.