Lazy Pecan Pie Bars: A Quick and Delicious Dessert
Craving the rich, nutty sweetness of pecan pie but short on time and energy? Enter Lazy Pecan Pie Bars! These easy-to-make bars capture all the flavors of traditional pecan pie in a convenient and portable form. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort, these bars are sure to become a new favorite in your dessert rotation.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and salt until crumbly.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the crust.
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 2/3 cup brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and beaten eggs until smooth.
Pour the pecan pie filling over the pecans and crust in the baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Once cooled, slice into bars and serve.
Enjoy the deliciously lazy indulgence of Pecan Pie Bars!
With their buttery crust, sweet pecan filling, and easy preparation, these Lazy Pecan Pie Bars are the perfect dessert for when you're short on time but craving something sweet and satisfying. Whip up a batch today and treat yourself to a taste of Southern comfort in every bite!