Looking for more? Try these 15 Easy Thanksgiving Desserts! Pecan Pie Bars are a bar version of the traditional pecan pie, a beloved Southern favorite dessert, especially in the cooler months (I’m looking at you, thanksgiving dessert!). This classic dessert is easier to make than you think, so if it’s your first time at this endeavor, don’t be shy! Ready in just 45 minutes, they’re quick and easy to make. These bars are also perfect for making ahead and freezing, so you can get a head start on making your Thanksgiving treats, giving you more time to enjoy your guests. With the best flavors of classic pecan pie, these delicious bars are perfect for your Thanksgiving dessert table or your cookie exchange during the holidays! If you love these nutty, gooey pecan pie bars, you’ll love my Brown Sugar Pecan Blondies, Butter Tarts, Seven Layers Magic Bars, and Cranberry Caramel Bars!
Ingredients Needed:
Butter: use salted butter for the shortbread crust and the pecan pie filling to enhance the flavors. Flour: all-purpose flour works best here, but you can try it with other types of flour if you need to. Whole wheat flour would also work well! Sugar: use white granulated sugar for the shortbread base and dark brown sugar to make the sweet filling. Corn Syrup: use dark corn syrup for the best results here, but light corn syrup will work if you have it instead. Eggs: to help thicken and set the pie filling. Vanilla: use vanilla extract to add a sweet, warm flavor. Salt: enhances the sweet and nutty flavors. Pecans: use whole or chopped pecans, depending on what you prefer.
How to Make Easy Pecan Pie Bars
This pecan pie bar recipe is easy to make, and they’re ready in under an hour! Full instructions are included in the recipe card below.
Tips and Notes
Lining your tray. Lining your tray with parchment paper will make removing the bars easier than if you just greased them with cooking spray or butter. You can use a silicone mat if you prefer. Storing the bars. Place a piece of parchment paper between each layer of the bars to prevent them from sticking, especially when freezing them.
Pecan Pie Bar Recipe Variations
Add some spice: try adding a 1/2-1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg, all spice, cloves or cardamom for a fall twist. Add dried fruit: reduce the nuts to 1 ½ cups and add ½ cup of dried cranberries or raisins for a fun, fruity twist. Add other nuts: The crunchy, nutty pecans are one of my favorite things about these bars!
Serving Suggestions
Serve your pecan pie bars on a dessert table with some of my other classic Thanksgiving desserts. These pecan pie bars are also delicious if heated slightly and topped with a scoop of Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream, Butter Pecan Ice Cream, some heavy cream or Homemade Whipped Cream on top! Try some of my other favorite fall flavors with these bars, like my Turtle Pumpkin Pie, Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Caramel Pecan Naked Cake, or my Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars.
More Easy Dessert Bars To Try
No Bake Nutella Cheesecake Bars
Peppermint Bark Fudge
Cranberry Bliss Bars
Cranberry White Chocolate Fudge
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