Description
These Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars are the ultimate easy dessert idea, combining the gooey magic of pecan pie with the simplicity of a bar cookie. With a buttery shortbread crust and a rich caramel-pecan filling, they’re ideal for quick holiday baking, lazy weekend treats, or when you just need something sweet without the effort. This easy recipe is perfect for busy bakers, makes-ahead beautifully, and stores like a dream. Add this to your list of crowd-pleasing dessert ideas, whether you’re after a cozy fall snack, quick Thanksgiving dessert, or a sweet treat with coffee.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar packed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
2 cups chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, salt, and melted butter until crumbly.
3. Press the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes until lightly golden.
4. While crust bakes, whisk eggs, dark brown sugar, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth.
5. Stir in chopped pecans and salt.
6. Pour filling over the hot crust and spread evenly.
7. Return to oven and bake 30–35 minutes until set and golden.
8. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
Use dark brown sugar for richer flavor and caramel undertones.
Let the bars cool fully before slicing for clean edges.
Bars can be made ahead and frozen individually for future snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: easy dessert, pecan pie bars, holiday baking, bar cookies, quick sweet snack