Description
These Easy Sheet Pan Pecan Pie Bars are a quick dessert idea packed with rich, gooey flavor and buttery crunch—everything you love about pecan pie without the fuss of a traditional pie. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or a make-ahead sweet snack, this easy recipe is baked in a single pan and cut into neat, shareable squares. Whether you’re looking for easy dessert ideas, Thanksgiving treats, or just something sweet to go with your coffee, these bars are a reliable and delicious choice.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup salted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch sheet pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar. Add melted butter and stir until a crumbly dough forms.
3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
4. While crust is baking, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until dissolved and bubbling slightly.
5. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
6. Whisk in eggs one at a time into the cooled sugar mixture. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
7. Pour filling over pre-baked crust and spread evenly. Top with pecan halves, or mix them into the filling if you prefer.
8. Bake for another 25–30 minutes, or until filling is set and center no longer jiggles.
9. Let bars cool completely in the pan before lifting out with parchment and slicing.
Notes
Toast the pecans before adding to the filling for maximum flavor.
Allow the sugar mixture to cool before adding eggs to avoid curdling.
Cool bars completely before slicing for clean edges and best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: pecan pie bars, sheet pan desserts, holiday desserts, easy pecan bars, quick dessert, Thanksgiving treats