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Easy Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Easy Pecan Pie Bars combine a buttery sugar cookie crust with a rich, gooey pecan filling for a deliciously simple treat. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, they bake up in just over two hours and serve 12 generously sized bars.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 16.5 oz roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough

Filling

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 cups chopped pecan pieces

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Spread the refrigerated sugar cookie dough out in a thin, even layer in the bottom of a nonstick 9×13″ baking pan. Using clean hands first helps manage the sticky dough, then finish smoothing it with a spatula.
  2. Bake the crust: Place the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20 minutes. Carefully remove it from the oven and let it cool completely.
  3. Mix dry filling ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and flour until well combined.
  4. Add wet ingredients: To the dry mixture, add the eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Stir all ingredients thoroughly until the filling is smooth and well mixed.
  5. Incorporate pecans: Fold the chopped pecan pieces into the filling mixture evenly.
  6. Assemble the bars: Pour the pecan filling over the cooled cookie crust and spread it out in an even layer.
  7. Bake the assembled bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes until the filling is set.
  8. Cool and set: Remove the bars from the oven and let them rest undisturbed on a cooling rack for 2 hours to fully set.
  9. Serve: Slice into 12 squares and enjoy your delicious pecan pie bars.

Notes

  • Using refrigerated cookie dough makes this recipe quick and easy, but you can also make your own sugar cookie dough from scratch for a homemade touch.
  • Letting the bars cool completely is essential for clean slicing and the best texture.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • For a richer flavor, consider toasting the pecans lightly before mixing them into the filling.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/easy-pecan-pie-bars-recipe/