Buttery Pecan Pie Bars 🥧✨

Classic pecan pie flavor baked into buttery bars—easy to slice, rich, and nutty with a golden crust and sweet filling.

Ingredients 🛒

Crust

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp salt

Pecan Filling

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1½ cups chopped pecans

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Line 9×13-inch pan with parchment.
2. Make crust: Mix butter, sugar, flour, and salt until crumbly. Press evenly into pan.
3. Bake crust: 15–18 minutes until lightly golden.
4. Prepare filling: Whisk eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir in pecans.
5. Assemble: Pour filling over warm crust.
6. Bake again: 25–30 minutes until filling is set.
7. Cool: Let cool completely before slicing into bars.

Tips

• Extra indulgence: Drizzle with caramel or chocolate after baking.
• Variation: Add a splash of bourbon for depth of flavor.
• Serving idea: Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake Time: 45 minutes (total)
• Total Time: ~1 hour
• Kcal: ~250 per bar
• Servings: 16 bars

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Buttery Pecan Pie Bars—gooey, nutty, and irresistible 🥧✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you drizzle them with caramel or keep them classic?”
• Rotating closers: “Save for your next holiday bake.” • “Tag a friend who loves pecan pie.” • “Golden crust, nutty pecan bliss.”