Baked Bourbon-Pecan Pie Bars with Buttery Shortbread Crust

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Rich and nutty pecan pie bars infused with a hint of bourbon, baked on a crisp shortbread base for a portable twist on a classic Southern dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves 16 American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Mix with a fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Step 2: Press the dough evenly into a 9x9-inch baking pan, creating a firm shortbread crust. Bake for 18 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, whisk together 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 2 tbsp bourbon, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth and glossy.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, then pour mixture evenly over the prebaked crust.
  5. Step 5: Return pan to oven and bake for 25-30 minutes more until filling is set and slightly puffed. Cool completely before slicing into bars.

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