Easy Pecan Pie Bars

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

For the Filling:

3/4 cup light corn syrup (or dark corn syrup for a richer flavor)

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups pecan halves or chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Make the Crust:

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.

Add the softened butter and use a fork or your fingers to mix until the dough comes together. It will be crumbly.

Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.

3. Make the Filling:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Stir in the pecans until evenly distributed.

4. Assemble the Bars:

Pour the pecan filling over the baked crust, spreading it out evenly.

Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly browned on top. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.

5. Cool and Slice:

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

For cleaner slices, refrigerate the bars for 1-2 hours before cutting.

Enjoy your Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars! These are perfect for when you want a quick, delicious dessert with all the flavor of a classic pecan pie!