Recipe For Pecan Pie Bars With Shortbread Crust
Introduction
Are you looking for a delicious dessert recipe that will impress your friends and family? Look no further than these pecan pie bars with shortbread crust! They are easy to make, and the combination of the buttery shortbread crust and the sweet, nutty filling is sure to be a hit.Ingredients
For the shortbread crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
For the pecan filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Make the shortbread crust
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour and sugar.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside.
Step 2: Make the pecan filling
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy.
- Add the corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
Step 3: Bake the bars
- Pour the pecan filling over the shortbread crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Variations
If you want to mix things up, try these variations:
- Use different types of nuts in the filling, such as walnuts or almonds.
- Add some chocolate chips to the pecan filling for a chocolate pecan pie bar.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
