Best 9 Easiest Peacan Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our collection of delectable pecan bar recipes, ranging from classic to creative. These delightful treats feature a buttery shortbread crust, a sweet and gooey pecan filling, and a sprinkling of chopped pecans on top. Pecan bars are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy gathering with friends or a special holiday celebration. With our easy-to-follow recipes, you can whip up a batch of these irresistible bars in no time. From the traditional Southern Pecan Bars to the decadent Chocolate Chip Pecan Bars, each recipe offers a unique twist on this timeless classic.

Now, let's dive into the tempting world of pecan bars! Our Southern Pecan Bars recipe embodies the essence of this classic dessert. With a flaky crust and a generous layer of pecan filling, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. If you prefer a more decadent treat, try our Chocolate Chip Pecan Bars. The combination of chocolate chips and pecans creates a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. For a fun and festive twist, our Pumpkin Pecan Bars are a must-try. The addition of pumpkin puree and spices transforms these bars into a seasonal delight. And for those who love a gooey, caramel-like filling, our Caramel Pecan Bars are the ultimate indulgence.

Each of these pecan bar recipes is carefully crafted to deliver the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our clear instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process effortlessly. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will leave your taste buds tantalized!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC PECAN PIE BARS



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Pecan pie in a bite-sized bar-perfect for a crowd! These pecan pie bars boast a tender shortbread crust and all the flavor of pecan pie.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Bar     Pecan     Sweet     Baking     Creating New Traditions     Nut     Dessert

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Crust
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Filling
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups dark corn syrup
4 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine 1 3/4 cups flour, butter and sugar in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/3 cup pecans.
  • Press crust mixture evenly onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 18-22 minutes or until edges are very light golden brown.
  • Combine brown sugar, 6 tablespoons flour, and salt in large bowl; whisk until mixed. Add corn syrup, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans. Spread evenly over hot, partially baked crust. Bake 30-35 minutes or until filling is set and knife inserted 1-inch from edge comes out clean.
  • Cool completely. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 30 milligrams, Sodium 125 milligrams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 2 grams

EASY PECAN PIE BARS



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I'm always searching for fast and easy recipes to take to the teachers lounge. The staff goes nuts for these shortcut pecan pie bars. -Kathro Yoder, Defiance, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups corn syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil; grease foil., Reserve 2/3 cup cake mix; set aside. Combine remaining cake mix, butter and 1 egg; beat on low speed until blended. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, beat corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla and reserved cake mix until blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over warm crust; sprinkle with pecans., Bake until center is set, 25-30 minutes longer. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. To serve, refrigerate at least 15 minutes. Lift out of pan; discard foil, then cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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

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



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These easy pecan pie bars start with a brown butter press-in shortbread crust and are a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dessert table.

Categories     おせち     Christmas     Thanksgiving     baking     comfort food     dessert     snack

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 sticks butter
3/4 c. granulated
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 stick butter, melted
1 c. dark corn syrup
1 c. light brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. salt
3 c. pecan halves

Steps:

  • For crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter or spray the bottom and sides a 13x9-inch baking pan with baking spray. Line the pan with parchment paper or foil letting the excess extend over the edges of the pan.
  • Cube the butter and place in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until butter smells nutty and the solids and turned brown, 6-8 minutes. Immediately pour the butter into a medium bowl, top stop the cooking. Whisk in the sugar and salt. Add flour and stir until it is fully moistened. Press the crust evenly into the bottom of the baking pan. (The crust will be moist. Press carefully to reach all edges and corners of the pan).
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and lightly press down any large bubbles in the crust.
  • For the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, corn syrup, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Stir in the pecan halves. Pour over the baked crust.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until the topping is puffed and set (it should not wiggle). Let cool completely in the pan. Use the excess parchment or foil to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into squares to serve.

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.

EASY PECAN BARS



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Make and share this Easy Pecan Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large eggs
1 lb brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups biscuit mix (Bisquick is fine)
2 cups roughly chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9×13″ pan.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs and add sugar and vanilla. Stir in biscuit mix and pecans. Stir until moistened. Pour into prepared pan and bake 30-35 minutes. Cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.4, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 250.2, Carbohydrate 53.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 40, Protein 5.5

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.

EASY PECAN PIE BARS



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Sure, you could make a pecan pie but that's so predictable. Surprise and delight everyone at the table with these easier-than-pie (pun intended!) pecan bars. A shortcut ingredient, Betty's sugar cookie mix, makes it possible to whip up a batch of these shareable and easy pecan bars with just 10 minutes of prep time. They might even be the best thing to ever come out of your 13x9 pan-but we'll let you be the judge.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir all Crust ingredients until dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan using floured fingers. Bake 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir all Pecan Filling ingredients until well blended. Pour over hot crust.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely, about 2 hours. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use room temperature butter. This will make the dough easier to mix and will help the bars bake more evenly.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the bars tough.
  • Press the dough firmly into the pan. This will help the bars hold their shape.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set. Overbaking will make the bars dry.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.

Conclusion:

These pecan bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a holiday party. With their buttery crust, gooey filling, and crunchy pecan topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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