Pecan Pie Bars With Shortbread Crust Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible Pecan Pie Bars! A flaky, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread crust is perfectly complemented by a rich and nutty pecan pie filling. This recipe is easily adaptable – try walnuts for a delicious twist! The secret? A food processor for the perfect crust texture and pouring the hot filling over the warm crust for a gooey, delightful treat. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 256.3 kcal

Protein 4g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pecan Pie Bars With Shortbread Crust

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
Flour
Light Brown Sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups pecan halves (or walnuts)
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup heavy cream

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How to Make Pecan Pie Bars With Shortbread Crust

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Position oven rack to the second-lowest position.
Grease and flour a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
**Make the Shortbread Crust:** In a food processor, combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes. Pulse until the mixture forms coarse crumbs with some pea-sized clumps.
Press the crumb mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden.
**Meanwhile, prepare the Pecan Filling:** In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter over medium heat.
Stir in 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey, and 1/2 cup heavy cream.
Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute.
Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups pecan halves (or walnuts).
Immediately pour the hot pecan mixture over the hot shortbread crust. Spread evenly.
Bake for an additional 20-22 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are lightly golden.
Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

70g

Fat

34g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pecan Pie Bars With Shortbread Crust?

Pecan Pie Bars With Shortbread Crust takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pecan Pie Bars With Shortbread Crust?

Pecan Pie Bars With Shortbread Crust has approximately 256.3 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pecan Pie Bars With Shortbread Crust?

The key ingredients for Pecan Pie Bars With Shortbread Crust are Butter, Flour, Light Brown Sugar, Salt, Pecans, Honey. See the full list with measurements above.