Pecan Pie Bars Sweet Squares (Print Version)
Buttery bars layered with sweet pecans and a golden, gooey filling. Perfect for sharing or festive gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
→ Filling
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4 large eggs
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1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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2 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly-roll pan with parchment paper, allowing an overhang for easy removal, and lightly grease the pan.
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In a large bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
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Bake the crust for 20 minutes in the preheated oven until lightly golden.
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While the crust bakes, whisk together eggs, light corn syrup, 1 1/2 cups sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans.
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Remove the baked crust from the oven. Pour the pecan mixture evenly over the hot crust, spreading gently.
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Return the pan to the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden.
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Remove the pan from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift out using the parchment overhang and cut into squares.
# Notes:
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Ensure the crust is firmly pressed into the pan to prevent crumbling upon slicing.
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Allow bars to cool fully before cutting to achieve clean edges.