Description
Indulge in the heavenly flavors of Brown Butter Pecan Pie Bars, where nutty brown butter meets crunchy pecans in a luscious filling. These bars are perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in, offering a delightful twist on classic pecan pie. Easy to make and visually stunning, they’ll quickly become your go-to dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups pecan halves, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir in melted brown butter until crumbly. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Bake crust for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth; gently fold in toasted pecans.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set but slightly gooey in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a different flavor profile, substitute pecans with walnuts or add chocolate chips. A sprinkle of sea salt on top enhances sweetness.