Pecan Pie Bars




There’s no more southern of a dessert than Pecan Pie, but I wanted to make something I could pack easily in lunches. The solution? Pecan Pie Bars. They were quick and easy and almost as good as the real thing.

Pecan Pie Bars

Crust:

Combine the following in a bowl until well mixed and then spread on the bottom of a 9/13 baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.



Filling:

Cream together:

  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar


Add:

  • 2 cups of pecans
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 stick of butter (melted)

When well mixed, pour over the baked crust and put back in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.