Easy Pecan Pie Bars with Sugar Cookie Crust
You’re going to love these easy pecan pie bars. They’re made without corn syrup and the filling is thick and sweet while the crust is soft, buttery and delicious.
If you love pecan pie, you’re going to love this easy bar recipe! I typically make them with a homemade shortbread crust but this version saves time by using packaged sugar cookie mix and it’s a delicious alternative.
The center is made with brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and chopped pecans. One taste and you’ll see why we love our pecans! The sweet and mild combination is one of my favorites.
Helpful Tips
Make sure to use nonstick spray on your baking pan, or line it with parchment paper to make it easier to remove the bars when they’re done.
My secret to great pecan pie bars is to chop the nuts into small pieces so they’re easier to cut and to eat.
Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.
Use a large chef’s knife to cut through the layers more easily. I lift the bars out of the baking dish using the sides of the parchment paper, and place the whole sheet on a cutting board. Then slicing is a breeze.
These bars are a terrific addition to parties, and are easy to pick up as you continue to socialize. Serve them on dessert tables or take them to potluck parties. Add them to holiday celebrations, or a Christmas cookie exchange party.
More Recipes with Pecans
Pecans are a southern staple and they taste great in everything from appetizers to dessert. Here are some more recipes using our beloved pecan.
This pecan pie trifle is a show-stopping and crowd pleasing dessert. And these sweet candied pecans have a cinnamon sugar coating that’s addictive to eat!
For more complex flavors, these sweet & spicy pecans are a staple at our Christmas cocktail party. Add savory pecans to any appetizer party or set a bowl of them on the bar.
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Easy Pecan Pie Bars
These Easy Pecan Pie Bars with Sugar Cookie Crust are like two treats in one! They're incredibly easy to make and taste amazing! Make them for dessert tables, potluck parties, and holidays.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 pouch (17.5 ounce) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 large egg
Filling
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir all Crust ingredients until dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan using floured fingers. Bake 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir all Pecan Filling ingredients until well blended. Pour over hot crust.
- Bake 15 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely, about 2 hours before cutting.
- Store covered in refrigerator.
One cookie we always bring when we go to someones house is oatmeal scotchies. People think it will just be a plain old oatmeal cookie until they taste those butterscotch morsels. Then they can’t have enough.
Your pecan bars look tasty
Pecan bars look yummy!
I love holiday baking!
This recipe looks really good.I’m going to make these for my husband.
Thanks for always sharing amazing ideas!
Love the party idea! Would add a great element to a cookie exchange party.
Love to bake with the Grandkids. Thank you for the quick and fun idea!
These cookies look delicious! I think I will make them for my cookie exchange.
Very neat party idea.