Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

For the Filling:

• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Make the Crust:
   • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour and sugar.
   • Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
   • Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
3. Bake the Crust: Bake for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
4. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
   • Stir in the chopped pecans.
5. Assemble the Bars:
   • Pour the pecan filling over the partially baked crust.
   • Spread it out evenly with a spatula.
6. Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with only a few moist crumbs.
7. Cool and Cut:
   • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
   • Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper (if used) and cut into squares.

Enjoy your easy and delicious pecan pie bars!