Here’s the full recipe with directions Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars are the quick & easy version of classic pecan pie. No rolling out pie crust, no fuss, just gooey, nutty filling on top of a buttery base you can whip up fast.
🥧 Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars
Ingredients
For the Crust:
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1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup powdered sugar
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¼ tsp salt
For the Filling:
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3 large eggs
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1 cup light corn syrup (or golden syrup)
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1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 ½ cups pecans (chopped or halves)
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Pinch of salt
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper (leave overhang for easy removal).
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In a bowl, mix softened butter, flour, powdered sugar, and salt until crumbly.
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Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven but keep oven on.
Step 2: Make the Pecan Filling
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.
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Stir in pecans until coated.
Step 3: Bake the Bars
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Pour filling evenly over the warm crust.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set (not jiggly).
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Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan.
Step 4: Slice & Serve
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Once cooled, lift bars out with parchment and cut into squares or rectangles.
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Store at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week.
🌟 Tips & Variations
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For extra crunch: Toast pecans lightly before adding to filling.
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For gooier bars: Bake 5 minutes less.
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Add a splash of bourbon or rum to the filling for a Southern twist.
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Drizzle with melted chocolate or caramel after cooling for a decadent upgrade.
