Craving pecan pie but don’t want to deal with making dough? These Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars are your new best friend! They’re sweet, sticky, nutty, and ready in a fraction of the time — no rolling, no stress, just slice and devour.
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 30 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 40 minutes
👨👩👧👦 Servings: 12 bars
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~290 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 🌾 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 🍬 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 🧈 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
For the Pecan Pie Filling:
- 🍬 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 🧂 1/4 tsp salt
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🍯 1/2 cup corn syrup (or maple syrup for a twist)
- 🌿 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🌰 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9″ pan with parchment or foil and lightly grease.
2️⃣ Make the Crust
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the pan to form a flat base. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
3️⃣ Mix the Filling
While crust bakes, whisk together brown sugar, salt, eggs, corn syrup, and vanilla. Stir in chopped pecans.
4️⃣ Assemble & Bake
Pour the pecan filling over the hot crust. Spread evenly. Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until the center is set and top is golden and crackly.
5️⃣ Cool & Slice
Let cool completely before cutting into squares or bars. Serve as-is or top with whipped cream!
💖 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Just 10 minutes of prep — no crust rolling or chilling
- All the gooey magic of pecan pie in easy-to-serve squares
- Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or midnight snacking
- Keeps well and freezes beautifully 🌰❄️
💡 Helpful Tips
- Let bars cool fully before slicing for clean edges
- Use dark corn syrup or maple for deeper flavor
- Want extra crunch? Top with whole pecan halves before baking
- Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days
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