Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars

Delicious and easy bourbon pecan pie bars. Because is it even Thanksgiving without pecan pie? With a shortbread crust, and gooey pecan pie filling, these pie bars have all the flavor you love about pecan pie, and none of the hassle of pie crust. Because I’m all about simplification, more time to spend with family and friends, and to be honest? I actually prefer the smooth buttery taste of shortbread! 

I had pecan pie for the first time just five years ago at my aunt Janece’s house, and was instantly in love! Pecans are one of my very favorite nuts, and caramelized with brown sugar? Yes, please! These easy bourbon pecan pie bars are made even better with Brown Sugar Bourbon. The warm taste of brown sugar and cinnamon from the bourbon are incredible with caramelized pecans, and your guests will love the flavor upgrade!

The alcohol cooks out while these pecan pie bars bake, so it’s a perfect dessert for the whole family! With the holidays just around the corner, you need these on your baking list!

These bourbon pecan pie bars are so easy – it literally takes one bowl, a spatula, and about 15 minutes of hands-on time. Perfect for the holidays, right? And I love that these bars can be made ahead of time, so if I’m hosting a dinner it’s one less thing to do on the day of! And these bars are actually even better the next day, when the flavors have had a chance to really come together.

Making these bourbon pecan pie bars could not be more simple, and they could seriously not be more delicious! Even better? Serve them with whipped cream, with an extra dash of Brown Sugar Bourbon! (I do a pint of heavy whipping cream and 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Bourbon.) Sooooo good, you guys!

Easy Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars

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• Author: Kirsten Bell
• Prep Time: 10 Minutes
• Cook Time: 55 Minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Yield: 16 Bars 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking

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Description

The perfect fall dessert! Shortbread crust covered with gooey and delicious bourbon pecan pie filling.

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Ingredients

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Shortbread Crust Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cups (1.5 sticks) cold salted butter, cubed

Filling Ingredients:

3 large eggs
1 cup dark corn syrup (or 1 cup honey!)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cups brown sugar
3 Tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar Bourbon
2 cups halved pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 dish well with butter, and line with parchment paper so that it hangs over the two long sides of the pan.

Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and whisk until combined. Add the cold butter, and rub in with your fingers until it resembles bread crumbs. Sprinkle evenly into the baking dish, and press into the bottom. Bake for 20 minutes or until it’s set.

While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. Lightly whisk the eggs in the large mixing bowl you used for the crust. Add the remaining ingredients, corn syrup (or honey), through salt. Mix together with a spatula until combined.

Pour the filling over the crust when it’s done baking (no need for it to cool), and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the middle is set. Allow to cool completely before serving, and store covered at room temperature. Use a knife to cut around the edges of the pan to remove. Enjoy!

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Notes

Don’t care for corn syrup? Replace it with honey!

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