Mouthwatering Pecan Pie Bars with Sugar Cookie Crust Recipe
Delight in these Mouthwatering Pecan Pie Bars featuring a buttery sugar cookie crust topped with a rich, nutty pecan filling. Perfectly baked to achieve a crisp crust and gooey center, these bars make an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 36 bars 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
- 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine
- 1 egg
For the Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup tightly packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Gold Medal all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan and Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking. This preparation helps ensure easy removal of the bars after baking.
- Make and Bake the Sugar Cookie Crust: In a large bowl, combine the sugar cookie mix, softened butter or margarine, and 1 egg. Stir until a dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan using floured fingers to prevent sticking. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the crust starts to set but does not brown extensively.
- Prepare the Pecan Filling: While the crust bakes, mix together the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, 2 eggs, and chopped pecans in a medium bowl. Stir until well blended and the mixture is thick but pourable. Roughly chopping the pecans ensures plenty of nuts in every bite.
- Assemble and Bake the Bars: Once the crust has baked for 20 minutes, remove from the oven while still hot. Pour the pecan filling evenly over the hot crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Cool, Cut, and Store the Bars: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely for about 2 hours. Once cooled, cut into 9 by 4 rows to create individual bars. Store covered in the refrigerator to keep them fresh. Using a sharp knife dipped in hot water helps make clean cuts.
Notes
- Use floured fingers to press the crust dough to prevent sticking.
- Do not overbrown the crust before adding the pecan filling.
- Roughly chopping pecans increases nut coverage in each bite.
- Cool bars completely before cutting for best results.
- Store bars in the refrigerator covered to maintain freshness.
- For clean cuts, dip your knife in hot water before slicing.
Keywords: Pecan Pie Bars, Sugar Cookie Crust, Pecan Bars, Easy Dessert, Holiday Dessert, Nutty Dessert Bars
