Pecan Bars Recipe

Name: Pecan Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cubed, plus more for dish; 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup light brown sugar; Pinch salt; 1/3 cup light corn syrup; 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 3 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cubed, plus more for dish
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
Pinch salt
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
3 cups coarsely chopped pecans

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Line a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with foil allowing an overhang about 2 inches off the sides.
3
Butter the foil.
4
In a food processor, blend together flour, sugar, butter and salt until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
5
Add 2 tablespoons cold water and mix until the dough just holds together.
6
Press dough into bottom of buttered baking dish and bake in oven until golden in color, about 20 to 25 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, make the filling.
8
In a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, add the butter, brown sugar and a pinch of salt and mix on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
9
Add the corn syrup, flour and pecans and mix until just combined.
10
Spread the filling over the baked crust and bake until golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes.
11
Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan.
12
Remove from pan by pulling up the foil sides and putting it on a cutting board.
13
Cut bars in desired size with a sharp knife and arrange them on a serving tray.
14
Can be stored in an airtight container up to 2 days.

1628

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cubed, plus more for dish, 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Pecan Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pecan Bars

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