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Lazy Pecan Pie Bars

Lazy Pecan Pie Bars: Easy Comfort for Any Sweet Tooth

Indulge in Lazy Pecan Pie Bars, an effortless dessert that captures the delightful flavors of traditional pecan pie without the fuss.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour can use up to 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar dark brown sugar can be used for richer taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt reduce if using salted butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed for best results
Filling
  • 1 cup corn syrup honey or maple syrup can replace
  • 1 cup granulated sugar essential for texture
  • 3 large eggs room temperature preferred
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract fresh adds aroma
  • 1/4 cup melted butter adds depth to the filling
  • 1 cup chopped pecans toasting enhances flavor

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line your baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed unsalted butter and combine until resembling coarse crumbs.
  4. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  5. Whisk together the corn syrup, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
  7. Pour the pecan filling over the hot crust, spreading evenly.
  8. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the filling is set.
  9. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then lift out and slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Cool completely for clean slices. Feel free to experiment with different nuts, and use room temperature eggs for better incorporation.

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