Easy Gooey Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

Published Dec 5, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image Credit: Preppy Kitchen via YouTube

The holiday season is the best time for sweet and tasty treats or dishes, but you don’t have to wait for Thanksgiving or Christmas to arrive just to enjoy a delicious dessert. This recipe by Preppy Kitchen on YouTube is something you can make and serve all year round.

These gooey pecan pie bars have the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors and are the perfect treat to make for a party or gathering. This treat is very easy to make and is great to feed a crowd, and I’m sure that everyone will love this dessert!

Ingredients for Gooey Pecan Pie Bars:

Crust

2½ cups of all-purpose flour
¾ cup of granulated sugar
½ tsp of salt
12 tbsp of unsalted butter, melted

Topping

4 large eggs
1½ cups of dark or light corn syrup
⅔ cup of packed brown sugar
1 tbsp of vanilla extract
1 tsp of salt
⅓ cup of all-purpose flour
2 cups of pecans, roughly chopped

How to Make Gooey Pecan Pie Bars:

Ingredients for Gooey Pecan Pie Bars — Image Credit: Preppy Kitchen via YouTube

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F, then grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, and line it with parchment paper or oil. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, and salt, then whisk everything until uniform, drizzle the melted butter, and stir them with a fork until well combined.

Step 2

Using your hands, keep mixing and knead the dough until crumbly, then transfer it to the prepared baking dish, spread it out evenly, and press it firmly into a thin layer. Put it in the preheated oven to bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, then while waiting, add the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large mixing bowl, and whisk them until smooth and combined.

Step 3

Sift over the flour, then keep whisking until combined, add the chopped pecans, and mix them once more until evenly distributed. Once the crust is done baking, pour the prepared filling into it, then spread it smoothly and evenly, and put it back in the oven to bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the topping is puffed and dry. Allow it to cool completely, then put it in the refrigerator to chill, and serve. Enjoy!