Indulge in the rich flavors of pecan pie with a hint of bourbon in these delicious and easy-to-make bars.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour for the crust
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened, for the crust
- 1/4 cup sugar for the crust
- 1 1/2 cups pecans chopped
- 3 large eggs for the filling
- 3/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, softened butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, bourbon, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the pecan mixture over the partially baked crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg