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.
- 1 cup of butter
- 2 cups of flour
- 1/2 cup of icing sugar
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.