Simple Pecan Pie

Name: Simple Pecan Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter, melted; FILLING:; 1/2 cup dark corn syrup; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

When you need to serve a group, bake up a pan of these simple-to-fix bars. They’re yummy whether served warm or cold.—Sue Ross, Casa Grande, Arizona

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and butter. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
For filling, in a small bowl, whisk the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla and salt; stir in pecans. Pour over crust. Bake 18-23 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 89 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Pecan Pie Bars in The Taste of Home Cookbook 2nd Edition--Cooks Who Care

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kgburgess

Nov 29, 2016

I made these tonight, and they are AMAZING! Not too thick...not too much...a light dessert with the full flavor a pecan pie. Such a nice crust, too! It was so easy to make. I used light butter to cut the butter calories in half and sliced it into 18 bars so they'd be about the size of a brownie, and they came in at 147 calories each. Yum! Worth every calorie. I had two! This recipe is definitely a keeper. They slice up nicely because the crust holds up well. Delicious!
amybellis

Nov 25, 2013

This recipe looks great. Does anyone know what size the bars are cut into? Can this diabetic actually have something close to pecan pie for the holidays (11 carbs!)?
shonnaoquinn

Nov 21, 2009

This recipe is fantastic! It also makes plenty and is perfect for church gatherings or to take to a pot luck and still be able to leave some at home for the family to snack on. I'll be making these for the holiday cookie swap this year! Delicious!