Southern Pecan Pie Bars

By kayjayjohnson

Southern Pecan Pie Bars made with a buttery shortbread crust. Simple to make, these pecan pie bars will become a favorite!

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
• PIE:
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 stick butter, melted
• Pinch salt
• 2 cups pecans

Preparation

Step 1

CRUST:

Preheat oven to 350º F.

Mix together butter, flour, and confectioner's sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.

PIE:

Beat eggs. Add sugar and mix. Add corn syrup, salt and vanilla. Mix in melted butter. Add pecans and pour onto crust.

Bake 30 minutes until golden brown.