Pecan Pie Bars | Rach's Sister, Maria Betar

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Rach's sister, Maria Betar, shares her super-easy pecan bars. Make them for Easter or anytime you want the taste of pecan pie without all the muss and fuss! 

For more popular desserts from Maria, check out her Lemon-Blueberry Ricotta Cheesecake and 10-Minute Tiramisu.

Ingredients
For the Crust:
  • 2 cups flour
  • ½ cup turbinado sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup ground pecans, toasted
For the Filling:
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place parchment in 2 loaf pans to cover the bottom and sides. 

For the crust, place all the ingredients in a large bowl. Use your hands to combine them until the mixture is the texture of wet sand. Divide it evenly between the 2 prepared loaf pans and press to create a firm bottom layer. Bake 15 minutes.  

Meanwhile, make the filling. Beat the eggs in a large bowl and set aside. In a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter to a boil. Pour one-fourth of the sugar mixture into the eggs, whisking briskly. Pour the egg mixture back into the pan and boil for 3 minutes. 

Remove from the heat and stir in the pecans and vanilla extract. Divide evenly between the loaf pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely and slice.