Let’s talk about Pecan Pie Bars. These bars are one the most delicious desserts I have ever made. We’re talking about a brown butter shortbread crust and pecan pie filling that baked until caramelized. These bars are salty, sweet, crunchy, and chewy. They are so decadent and such a wonderful dessert for the holidays. I highly recommend you try this recipe!
Pecan pie is a favorite for the holidays. It’s a once a year type of dessert, right? I mean don’t get me wrong, I would enjoy a piece of pecan pie whenever and wherever, but it’s definitely a dessert that tends to pop up during the colder months.
Pecan Pie Bars taste just like pecan pie, but without the crust. Instead, a buttery shortbread crust is used to make this dessert. I absolutely LOVE this idea. Pies are great, but making them into a bars is just easier for serving. You can pre-cut, place on a cute platter and go.
I made these for my family for Thanksgiving and they were a hit. Not one was left! I like to store them in the refrigerator…makes them a bit chewier when everything is chilled. SO good.
I also have to say these are quite easy to make. They appear difficult, but they truly are not. I would say the hardest part would be browning the butter…if you haven’t done this before just watch it carefully. You simply want to cook the butter a little…you’re essentially toasting it and it gives a nutty flavor to the butter that is amazing. However, if you burn it, you have to start over so once those little brown specks start to form take it off the heat and stir well. But that’s really it! Otherwise it’s just measuring and dumping ingredients.
The buttery shortbread crust, the super sweet caramel filling and then the crunchy top makes for one of these best desserts out there in my opinion. These are so indulgent and delicious, it’s almost ridiculous! Again, I highly recommend making them just because they’re so yummy. Enjoy!
Pecan pie filling is baked on a shortbread crust until caramelized resulting in a salty yet sweet gooey pecan pie bar! store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. I like to refrigerate them as I like them cold!Pecan Pie Bars
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Marcie
These look delicious. Do you think they would freeze well?
Jessica Erin
Thank you! I think they would!