5 Ingredient Pecan Pie Bars
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.
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
- Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl.
- Incorporate the brown sugar into the beaten eggs.
- Mix in the self rising flour until you have a smooth mixture.
- Fold the chopped pecans and vanilla extract into the batter, which will be quite stiff.
- Transfer the stiff dough to a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan and spread it out evenly.
- 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.
- 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