Best 10 5 Ingredient Pecan Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our 5-ingredient pecan bars, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable treats are remarkably easy to prepare, requiring just a handful of pantry staples and minimal effort. Discover the magic of simple ingredients transformed into a masterpiece of sweetness and crunch.

Our first recipe introduces the classic pecan bar, a timeless favorite renowned for its buttery shortbread crust and generous layer of gooey pecan filling. For those seeking a touch of sophistication, our chocolate pecan bars elevate the experience with a luscious layer of rich chocolate ganache, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.

For those with a penchant for nutty delights, our maple pecan bars infuse a burst of maple syrup into the pecan filling, resulting in a delightful symphony of sweet and nutty flavors. If you prefer a gluten-free option, our gluten-free pecan bars offer a delectable alternative without compromising on taste or texture.

Lastly, our vegan pecan bars cater to those with dietary restrictions, providing a guilt-free indulgence that is equally satisfying. With each bite, you'll savor the harmony of wholesome ingredients, delighting in the perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Let's cook with our recipes!

FAVORITE PECAN PIE BARS



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This pecan bar recipe is the perfect little gift this winter. Send your favorite holiday travelers on their way with a package of these nutty little bars to eat when they get home. -Sylvia Ford, Kennett, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups corn syrup
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt; cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 20 minutes., For filling, in a large bowl, whisk eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter and vanilla. Stir in pecans. Spread over hot crust., Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

QUICK PECAN PIE BARS



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Great for the children and adults in the family. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Marietta Strothmann

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 cup butter
½ teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 ½ cups light corn syrup
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the sides and bottom of one 15x10 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, margarine or butter and salt until the mixture resemble coarse crumbs. Press firmly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
  • In a large bowl stir the eggs, corn syrup 1 1/2 cups white sugar, melted margarine and vanilla until blended. Stir in the chopped pecans.
  • Spread the filling evenly over the hot crust. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until set. Let cool before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.1 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 71.6 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

5 INGREDIENT PECAN PIE BARS



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I found this in Taste Of Home 5 ingredient cookbook. Posting this here for safe keeping. Let me know how they are.

Provided by children from A to Z

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 eggs
2 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
2 cups self rising flour
2 cups pecans, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat eggs.
  • Add brown sugar.
  • Stir in flour until smooth.
  • Add the pecans and vanilla (dough will be stiff).
  • Spread in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  • Bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 447.3, Carbohydrate 87.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 60.9, Protein 8

PECAN BARS



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cubed, plus more for dish
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
Pinch salt
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
3 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with foil allowing an overhang about 2 inches off the sides. Butter the foil.
  • In a food processor, blend together flour, sugar, butter and salt until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Add 2 tablespoons cold water and mix until the dough just holds together. Press dough into bottom of buttered baking dish and bake in oven until golden in color, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling. In a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, add the butter, brown sugar and a pinch of salt and mix on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the corn syrup, flour and pecans and mix until just combined. Spread the filling over the baked crust and bake until golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan.
  • Remove from pan by pulling up the foil sides and putting it on a cutting board. Cut bars in desired size with a sharp knife and arrange them on a serving tray. Can be stored in an airtight container up to 2 days.

PECAN SHORTBREAD SQUARES



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With a buttery shortbread crust and rich caramel-pecan topping, these pecan squares make a wonderful potluck dessert for the holidays.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 ({2-inch|5-cm}) squares

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
¼ cup cornstarch
½ cup Confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Generous pinch salt
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
3 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Cover a 9-inch square baking pan with heavy duty aluminum foil. Push foil neatly into corners and up sides of the pan, using two pieces if necessary to ensure it overlaps all edges (the overhang will help removal from pan). Spray foiled pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the flour, cornstarch, confectioners sugar and salt in a bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse a few times to mix. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal with pea-size clumps of butter within. It will seem dry; that's okay. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly with your fingers into an even layer over the bottom. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. While the crust is in the refrigerator, adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350° F. Bake the crust until crust is set but not browned, about 17 minutes. Set on rack to cool. Leave oven on.
  • In a heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine butter, brown sugar, honey, vanilla and salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until sugar dissolves. Turn up the heat and boil gently for 3 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and chopped pecans.
  • Pour pecan mixture over crust (it's fine if the crust is still warm). Bake until filling is bubbling and caramel in color, about 20 minutes. Cool completely on rack. To cut, use the foil overhang to lift baked square out of pan and onto cutting board. Loosen the foil from the edges, then cut with a sharp knife into 2-inch squares. Store finished pecan squares in air-tight container and serve at room temperature.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: These can be frozen for up to 3 months. After they are completely cooled, double-wrap them securely with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap with the layers separated by wax or parchment paper. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357, Fat 29 g, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sugar 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 88 mg, Cholesterol 41 mg

PEACH-PECAN BARS



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Finely ground pecans add nutty richness to the dough that doubles as the bottom crust and top crumble layer of these yummy bars. Cooking down fresh peaches for the filling concentrates their sweet floral flavor and adds more intensity than a jar of prepared jam.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 to 25 peach-pecan bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sticks butter, cut-up and softened, plus more for the pan
4 peaches, peeled, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup golden syrup (such as Lyle's)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely ground pecans
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil and butter the foil.
  • Cook the peaches with the water and golden syrup in a saucepan until thick and jammy, mashing if needed, about 12 minutes.
  • Combine the flour, pecans, confectioners' sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Work in the cut-up butter until moist clumps form.
  • Press two-thirds of the dough into the pan pan. Spread the peach mixture on top and sprinkle with the remaining dough. Bake at 350˚ F until browned, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan, then lift out of the pan using the foil. Cut into bars.

SOUTHERN PECAN PIE BARS RECIPE - (3.9/5)



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Provided by kayjayjohnson

Number Of Ingredients 12

CRUST:
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
PIE:
3 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 stick butter, melted
Pinch salt
2 cups pecans

Steps:

  • CRUST: Preheat oven to 350º F. Mix together butter, flour, and confectioner's sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. PIE: Beat eggs. Add sugar and mix. Add corn syrup, salt and vanilla. Mix in melted butter. Add pecans and pour onto crust. Bake 30 minutes until golden brown.

EASIEST PECAN BARS EVER RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by carolync

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (8-ounce) refrigerated crescent rolls
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Unroll dough and press in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of a 9x13-inch pan. Firmly press perforations to seal. Bake 8 minutes. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Pour filling over partially baked crust. Bake 18 to 22 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour, and cut into bars.

PECAN PIE BARS I



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These pecan pie bars are great for the children and adults in any family.

Provided by MARIETA

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup margarine
4 eggs
1 ½ cups light corn syrup
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Cut in 1 cup of margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the prepared pan, and press in firmly.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl mix together the eggs, corn syrup, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons margarine, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans. Spread the filling evenly over the crust as soon as it comes out of the oven.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 117.5 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

EASY PECAN BARS



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This recipe comes from my sister-in-law. These taste like the best pecan pie you could ever eat, except you don't need a plate and fork.

Provided by JonG

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 52m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix, divided
¼ cup butter, softened
1 egg, lightly beaten
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup dark corn syrup
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
  • Set aside 1 cup cake mix to be used for filling.
  • Mix remaining cake mix, butter, and 1 lightly beaten egg together in a bowl until crumbly; press into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned, about 12 minutes.
  • Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, 3 eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; add the reserved 1 cup cake mix and stir until well blended. Spread mixture evenly over crust and top with pecans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling appears to be set when gently shaken, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 88.6 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make all the difference in the taste of your pecan bars. Look for plump, firm pecans, and use pure vanilla extract instead of imitation.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Press the dough firmly into the pan: This will help to prevent the bars from crumbling.
  • Bake the bars until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature: They will keep for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These 5-ingredient pecan bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these pecan bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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