Best 7 Easy Pecan Pie Bar Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Pecan Pie Bar Cookies, a heavenly treat that seamlessly blends the comforting warmth of classic pecan pie with the convenience of irresistible cookie bars. This culinary masterpiece features a buttery shortbread crust, a luscious filling brimming with caramelized pecans, and a hint of maple syrup that adds a touch of sophistication. Each bite promises a perfect balance of textures, from the crisp crust to the gooey filling, leaving you craving more. The article presents two enticing variations of this beloved dessert: a traditional Pecan Pie Bar Cookie recipe that captures the essence of the original, and a delightful Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Bar Cookie recipe that caters to those with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can savor this exceptional treat.

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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 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

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

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.

EASY PECAN PIE BARS



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

Provided by marna

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
4 large eggs (lightly beaten)
3 1/2-4 cups finely chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
  • Cut in 3/4 cup butter thoroughly with pastry blender until you have fine crumbs.
  • Press mixture evenly into sprayed or greased 13 x 9 baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 17-20 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Combine brown sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup butter in a sauce pan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring gently.
  • Remove from heat.
  • To avoid scrambling the eggs, temper the lightly beaten eggs by stirring in 1/4 heated mixture into eggs gradually.
  • Once tempered, add egg mixture to sauce pan and stir in pecans and vanilla.
  • Pour filling over crust and bake at 350 for 25 minutes, or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.2, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 60.7, Sodium 104.5, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 17.5, Protein 3.7

PECAN PIE BAR COOKIES



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I have made these numerous times and have been asked for the recipe every time I have made them. They are one of the best things I have ever had and they freeze beautifully.

Provided by Julie

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter
2 cups flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons cream (I use MILK)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Shortbread base: mix above ingredients together until mixture is crumbly.
  • Pat crumbs into a lightly-greased 13x9 inch pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes.
  • While this is baking, prepare filling.
  • Filling: melt butter over low heat in small saucepan.
  • Once melted, stir in remaining ingredients except for pecans.
  • Simmer over low heat for about a minute.
  • Remove from heat and stir in pecans.
  • Pour mixture over hot crust and spread evenly.
  • Bake at 350° for 20 minutes until center is bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  • Cut into bars when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.2, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 137.6, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 17.6, Protein 2.1

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your pecan pie bar cookies.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop.

Conclusion:

Pecan pie bar cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their buttery shortbread crust, gooey pecan filling, and sweet pecan streusel topping, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give pecan pie bar cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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