Recipe for Pecan Pie Bars

Components:

Regarding the crust:

1. Two cups of all-purpose flour
2. 1/4 cup of sugar, granulated
3. 3/4 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into cubes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt
4. One teaspoon of vanilla cream
5. 2–3 tablespoons of ice water (if necessary)

Regarding the filling:

• One cup of light or dark corn syrup
• 3/4 cup of brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup of sugar, granulated
• Four big eggs
• Two tablespoons of melted unsalted butter
• One teaspoon of vanilla cream
• Half a teaspoon of salt
• Two cups of chopped or whole pecans, depending on personal preference

Directions:

1. Get the oven ready:

• Set the oven temperature to 175°C (350°F).
• Use parchment paper to line a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, leaving enough overhang to make removal simple. The pan might also be lightly oiled.

2. Prepare the crust:

• Put the flour, salt, and granulated sugar in a food processor. Pulse in the chilled butter until the mixture takes on the consistency of coarse crumbs.
• Pulse a few times after adding the vanilla extract.
• One tablespoon at a time, add the ice water, and pulse until the dough starts to come together. You might need to add two or three teaspoons.
• To create the crust, uniformly press the dough into the bottom of the baking dish that has been prepared. Smooth it out with the back of a spoon.
• The crust should be softly brown after 12 to 15 minutes of baking in a preheated oven.

3. Get the filling ready:

• Make the filling while the crust bakes. The corn syrup, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt should all be added and whisked until smooth in a large basin.
• Depending on your choice, stir in the chopped or whole pecans.

4. Put the Bars Together:

• Take the crust out of the oven and allow it to cool a little once it has finished baking.
  Cover the warm crust with an equal layer of the pecan filling.
• Bake until the filling is brown and firm, another 25 to 30 minutes. Although the syrup will make it sticky, a toothpick placed in the center should come out clean.

5. Allow to cool before serving:

• Place the bars on a wire rack in the pan and let them cool fully. Using the overhanging parchment paper, remove the bars from the pan once they have cooled.
• Slice into bars or squares and serve.

Take pleasure in your pecan pie bars! These have a buttery crust, are rich and sweet, and are just the right amount of gooey and crunchy. Ideal as a treat with coffee or tea or for a dessert table!