Nice Sweet Pecan Recipe -- Pecan Pie Bars

SO SIMPLE!!!  -- I doubled the recipe and used an 17.2 x 11.2 x 1.5" baking dish for the Alamo Area Beekeeping Association meeting on 9/17/2013.  I'll post any feedback / results of the dish. 

Credit goes to Robyn @ Add a Pinch.com  -- Below copied from Robyn's site so I won't lose her recipe in case she ever takes her blog/site down. 

http://addapinch.com/cooking/2011/11/23/southern-pecan-pie-bars/#.Ujdp40go5_9

Oh boy, do I have a treat to share with you! These Pecan Pie Bars are absolutely scrumptious and something I think you’ll want to make soon!

The shortbread crust topped with pecan pie makes an impressive addition to any holiday table or for entertaining.

Now, I love a good pie crust, but this shortbread crust is a delicious change with pecan pie that I think you might just love, too. Light, flaky, and so very easy to make that even if you are pie crust challenged, you can whip out these pecan pie bars and impress your guests.

Southern Pecan Pie Bars

 

Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

45 mins

Total time

1 hour

 

A delicious recipe for Pecan Pie Bars with a shortbread crust.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup confectioner’s sugar

For the Pie:

• 3 eggs
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ stick butter, melted
• pinch salt
• 2 cups pecans

Instructions

For the Crust:

1. Preheat oven to 350º.
2. Mix together butter, flour, and confectioner’s sugar.
3. Press into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan.
4. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.

For the Pie:

1. Beat eggs. Add sugar and mix.
2. Add corn syrup, salt and vanilla.
3. Mix in melted butter.
4. Add pecans and pour onto crust.
5. Bake 30 minutes until golden brown.