Pecan Pie Squares

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, buttery shortbread crust topped with a gooey, caramel-pecan filling cut into easy-to-serve squares.
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These Pecan Pie Squares offer all the classic flavors of traditional pecan pie in a convenient, portable format. The base is a tender, buttery shortbread crust that provides a perfect contrast to the sticky, sweet filling. Loaded with toasted pecans and rich molasses or corn syrup, each bite delivers a deep, nutty sweetness with a satisfying crunch. This dessert is ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or cozy weekend baking sessions. It’s easier to serve than a whole pie and travels beautifully, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

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Pecan Pie Squares

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 713.2

Description

These Pecan Pie Squares offer all the classic flavors of traditional pecan pie in a convenient, portable format. The base is a tender, buttery shortbread crust that provides a perfect contrast to the sticky, sweet filling. Loaded with toasted pecans and rich molasses or corn syrup, each bite delivers a deep, nutty sweetness with a satisfying crunch. This dessert is ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or cozy weekend baking sessions. It&# 226;ÂÂs easier to serve than a whole pie and travels beautifully, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt to combine.
  3. Cut in softened butter or margarine using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press half of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  5. Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. While crust bakes, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and melted butter for the filling.
  7. Stir chopped pecans into the liquid filling.
  8. Pour filling over the partially baked crust.
  9. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over the top of the filling.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
  11. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 713.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.8g3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3660.0mg153%
Total Carbohydrate 151.8g51%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
Sugars 15.5g
Protein 18.0g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pecan pie, squares, dessert, baking, shortbread, corn syrup, molasses, pecans, butter, easy dessert, holiday baking, nutty, sweet, crust, filling, american cuisine, potluck, comfort food, vanilla, eggs
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