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Pecan Pie Squares

Pecan Pie Squares

Easy Pecan Pie Squares recipe. When you don't have time to make the pastry, these bars are a great sweet dessert treat.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 37 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

Shortbread Crust

  • 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Pie Filling

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Mix in the sugars, beating until smooth. Slowly add in the flour and mix until just combined. Fold in the pecans.
  • Press the crust mixture onto the prepared baking pan, and bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the eggs. Add in the remaining filling ingredients and mix until fully combined.
  • Pour the filling over the baked crust and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
  • Cut into 16 squares and enjoy.