Brown Sugar Pecan Pie Bars
Delicious Brown Sugar Pecan Pie Bars combine the caramel-y flavor of pecan pie with a buttery cookie base, making for a perfect dessert that's easy to prepare and ideal for gatherings.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 tube 16.5-ounce tube Pillsbury™ Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough Use a plain sugar cookie dough for the best results.
For the filling
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark) Swap light brown for dark for deeper flavor.
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter Let it cool slightly before adding to eggs.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecans (whole or pieces) Chopped pecans can be used for better distribution.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment for easy removal.
- Open the tube of sugar cookie dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan, covering edge to edge.
- Bake the crust for 20 minutes, until set and just starting to turn golden around the edges. Remove from oven.
- While the crust bakes, in a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the pecans into the filling so they are evenly distributed.
Baking
- Pour the pecan mixture over the hot crust and spread gently to an even layer.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, until the filling is bubbling at the edges and slightly puffed.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours.
Notes
For nut-free, replace pecans with sunflower seeds or omit and add chocolate chips. Slices can be improved by chilling for cleaner cuts.