Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan Pie Bars

The same great flavors from that favorite pie are easily transformed into bars made to be picked up and enjoyed!

Prep Time

15

Minutes

Total Time

2:00

Hrs:Mins

Makes

36

bars

2/3
cup granulated sugar
1/2
cup butter or margarine, softened
1
teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2
cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
2/3
cup packed brown sugar
1/2
cup Betty Crocker® corn syrup
1
teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4
teaspoon salt
3
eggs
1
cup coarsely chopped pecans
Semisweet chocolate chips, melted, if desired
  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
  2. In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in flour. Press dough in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan. Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until edges are light brown.
  3. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat brown sugar, corn syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla, the salt and eggs with spoon. Stir in pecans. Pour over crust.
  4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Loosen edges from sides of pan while warm. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Dip 1 end of each bar into melted chocolate; lay flat on waxed paper to dry.
Makes 36 bars
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Special Touch
Create party triangles by cutting the bar squares diagonally in half before dipping in melted chocolate.
Substitution
Substitute Land O Lakes® soft baking butter with canola oil right from the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 115
    • (Calories from Fat 50 ),
  • Total Fat 5 g
    • (Saturated Fat 2 g,),
  • Cholesterol 25 mg;
  • Sodium 60 mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 16 g
    • (Dietary Fiber 0g,
  • Protein 1 g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1 Fruit;
    • 1 Fat;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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