Description
These Perfect Pecan Pie Bars deliver all the classic Southern flavors of buttery crust and gooey pecan filling in an easy-to-make, easy-to-serve bar format — ideal for holidays, potlucks, or everyday dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and diced
- 3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans (about 14 oz)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup honey
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or foil, leaving overhang for easy removal. Lightly coat with non-stick spray.
- In a food processor, pulse flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
- Press crust mixture evenly into pan and bake for 18–20 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, butter, cream, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for exactly 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and chopped pecans.
- Pour filling over warm crust and spread evenly. Bake 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours. Lift using parchment and cut into 2-inch bars with a sharp knife.
Notes
Store at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. For freezing, wrap individually and store up to 3 months. Allow to thaw overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pecan pie bars, pecan dessert, southern recipe, holiday dessert, buttery crust