Here’s a simple and delicious Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars recipe — all the classic flavor of pecan pie without the hassle of making a pie crust!
🥧 Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars
Ingredients
For the crust:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 tsp salt
For the topping:
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3 large eggs
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1 cup light corn syrup (or maple syrup for a twist)
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 tsp salt
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1½ cups chopped pecans
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil and lightly grease it.
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Make the crust:
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In a bowl, mix melted butter, flour, sugar, and salt until a dough forms.
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Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
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Bake for 15–18 minutes, until just lightly golden. Let it cool slightly.
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Make the pecan topping:
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In a bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, flour, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
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Stir in chopped pecans.
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Assemble and bake:
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Pour the pecan mixture over the warm crust.
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Return to oven and bake for 25–30 minutes or until the topping is set and golden brown.
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Cool completely in the pan, then lift out and slice into bars.
✅ Tips
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For easy slicing, chill the bars first.
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Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra warmth.
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These freeze beautifully — perfect for make-ahead treats!
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