Picky-picky Hubby says these pecan pie bars are totally addictive. They have a buttery shortbread crust and a nutty (and slightly gooey) baked topping with a great pecan pie taste.
I have to admit that my budget doesn't allow pecans right now (they are almost $10 for a 2 cup bag!!), so I use walnuts, but they are ever so tasty just the same!! I am planning on adding these to my Christmas cookie trays (I'll splurge on pecans for Christmas though).
CRUST
2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter (room temperature)
Mix the above crust ingredients and press into a 9" x 13" baking dish (see note below about greasing pan). This mixture will seem crumbly, but don't worry about that. Just pat it evenly into the pan. Bake in preheated 350 oven for 20 minutes. While the crust is baking, mix up the topping:
TOPPING
3 eggs well beaten
1 cup light corn syrup (like Karo syrup)
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 + 2/3 cup chopped pecans (toasted a little)
Mix well and pour over partially baked crust, making sure the nuts are evenly spread. Return to the 350 degree oven and bake for 25 more minutes.
Cool completely in pan before cutting.
NOTE: The pecan pie bar crust does not stick to the pan, but around the edges of the topping, it does tend to stick. To combat that, I lined my 9" x 13" glass dish with foil. I didn't grease the bottom, but I greased the sides of the foil a little (the new Reynolds Easy Release foil would be good for this).
Also, let the foil ends hand over the edges of the baking dish a little bit so you can grab the foil "tails" and lift the baked (and cooled) bars out of the pan for easier cutting.
When the bars are completely cool, just lift the whole thing out of the pan and onto a cutting board.They are rich, so cut the bars small.SEE VIDEO TUTORIAL >>
Thursday, November 3, 2011
PECAN PIE BARS
Related Posts:
BAKE SALE BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIESI call this recipe "Bake Sale Butterscotch Cookies" because they are quick and inexpensive to make, they are something a little different and the reci… Read More
CREAM CHEESE SPRITZ COOKIESSpritz cookies are one of the simplest cookies you will find and they come in many flavors. Our favorites are chocolate, butter and cream cheese. Trad… Read More
ALMOST SNICKERDOODLESWhat is that saying…necessity is the mother of invention? Well, the other day, I set out to make Girlichef’s Snickerdoodle cookie recipe. I was almost… Read More
PEANUT BUTTER-OATMEAL-CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIESHAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM OUR NEIGHBORHOOD TO YOURS!! This cookie recipe has something in it for everyone...peanut butter, oatmeal & mini-chocolate chi… Read More
RICE and NO BAKE COOKIES - Two week day classicsWhen I serve plain white rice, my husband slathers it with butter and white sugar (yuck). To avoid that, I've learned to jazz our rice up a little. Th… Read More
CLASSIC PECAN TASSIEAlmost everyone has their own favorite version of a pecan tassie, the classic Christmas treat. However, for those who don't, this is a great one. Peca… Read More
THE ULTIMATE (FILLED) PEANUT BUTTER COOKIEThese (crispy on the outside - creamy on the inside) cookies are a hit every time I make them. They are quick to make and delicious to eat, with a swe… Read More
(TWIX COPYCAT) CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL-SHORTBREAD COOKIESA few days ago, I spotted an intriguing recipe on someones web page, however, in my haste I didn't take note of who's page it was (thank you to everyo… Read More
PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIE TREATSA few weeks ago, Heidi at Tried-and-True Cooking with Heidi posted a recipe that she called Old-School Peanut Butter Squares. The recipe caught my eye… Read More
CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER FILLED COOKIESThere should be a warning attached to this recipe...do not eat these while they are still warm, because you won't be able to stop!! These chocolate sp… Read More
CRANBERRY SHORTBREAD BARSThis week, I have been trying out some new "goodie" recipes with the holidays in mind; I like to add a few new items to my standard cookie boxes every… Read More
SHORTBREAD MELTAWAY COOKIES My Hubby has started a new hobby...wood turning and I couldn't be happier. I am quickly accumulating beauties like the piece below which is made out o… Read More
CHOCOLATE FUDGE & DULCE de LECHE TASSIESChocolate Fudge and Dulce de Leche TassiesAll Rolled Into One Gem of a Cookie PASTRY CRUST½ cup butter softened(1) 3 ounce package cream che… Read More
SUPER SOFT PUMPKIN COOKIES & A BABY MOOSE STORYThese little unassuming cookies are wonderful. They've been sitting on my counter all day and they are still so soft (almost cake like). The recipe ma… Read More
THUMBPRINT COOKIESMy hubby is a cookie-aholic...he has to have cookies around! This classic cookie is his second favorite (right behind peanut butter). When the kids we… Read More