5 Ingredient Pecan Pie Bars

⏱ 35 mins 🍽 2 dozen, 8-10 serving(s) 🏷 Bar Cookie

This straightforward recipe for pecan pie bars requires only five basic ingredients. It creates a batch of chewy, nutty bar cookies that are ideal for gatherings or a sweet treat. The method is simple, involving mixing a stiff dough and baking until set. You'll get about two dozen bars from one pan, making it perfect for sharing with friends and family.

5 Ingredient Pecan Pie Bars

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 2 cups self rising flour
  • 2 cups pecans, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method

  1. Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl.
  2. Incorporate the brown sugar into the beaten eggs.
  3. Mix in the self rising flour until you have a smooth mixture.
  4. Fold the chopped pecans and vanilla extract into the batter, which will be quite stiff.
  5. Transfer the stiff dough to a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan and spread it out evenly.
  6. Place the pan in an oven preheated to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The bars are done when a toothpick inserted near the centre comes out clean.
  7. Allow the baked slab to cool completely in the pan before cutting it into individual bars.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium447300 mg

Recipe details

CategoryBar Cookie
Authorchildren from A to Z