5-Minute Pecan Pie Bars: Buttery, Gooey, and Irresistible
Indulge in the delightful flavors of 5-Minute Pecan Pie Bars: Buttery, Gooey, and Irresistible. This quick and easy dessert combines a flaky crust with a rich, sweet filling packed with crunchy pecans. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or simply as a delicious treat at home. With just five minutes of prep time, you can whip up this crowd-pleasing dessert that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in chopped pecans and pour over the crust.
- Bake for an additional 30–35 minutes until set and golden on top.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg