Pecan Bars

Pecan Bars

Buttery shortbread crust topped with a rich, gooey pecan filling that's perfectly sweet and nutty.

⏱ 45 minServes 16American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups pecan halves

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. 2Mix flour, softened butter, and granulated sugar until crumbly, then press into the bottom of the pan.
  3. 3Bake crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. 4In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  5. 5Stir in pecan halves and pour mixture over the baked crust.
  6. 6Bake for 20-25 minutes until the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  7. 7Cool completely before cutting into squares.

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