Description
Indulgent lazy pecan pie bars melt with Southern charm, combining buttery pastry and caramelized pecans in a simple, irresistible dessert. Crisp edges and gooey centers invite you to savor each delectable bite of this classic comfort treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a sturdy 8-inch square pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring edges extend for easy lifting later.
- Create the shortbread-style crust by blending flour, brown sugar, and salt with cold butter until crumbly and cohesive.
- Firmly compress the crumb mixture into the pan’s bottom, creating an even, compact layer.
- Toast the crust in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven until it develops a delicate golden hue, approximately 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, craft the rich pecan filling by whisking corn syrup, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter into a silky, uniform mixture.
- Gently fold chopped pecans throughout the liquid mixture, distributing them evenly for consistent flavor and texture.
- Carefully pour the pecan filling over the freshly baked, warm crust, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Return the pan to the oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until the filling sets with a subtle center wobble.
- Allow the bars to cool completely within the pan, enabling the filling to stabilize and solidify.
- Utilize the parchment paper handles to extract the entire dessert from the pan.
- Slice into square portions and optionally dust with a light veil of powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap butter for coconut oil to create a dairy-free version that maintains rich, decadent flavor profile.
- Toast pecans beforehand to intensify their nutty essence and enhance overall depth of taste.
- Reduce sugar content by substituting corn syrup with maple syrup for a more natural, less processed sweetener option.
- Ensure cold butter creates flakier, more tender crust by chilling ingredients and working quickly during preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg