Honey Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

Rich pecan pie flavors condensed into portable bars with a golden honey bourbon filling atop a buttery shortbread crust. This recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, cold and cubed 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 280 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.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp bourbon whiskey
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Cut in 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter cubes using a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large egg and mix until the dough just comes together. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 9x9 inch baking pan to form the crust.
3. Step 3: Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside.
4. Step 4: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup light corn syrup, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 2 tbsp bourbon whiskey, and 1 tsp pure vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans and 2 tbsp honey until evenly combined.
6. Step 6: Pour the pecan filling over the warm crust and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until the filling is set and slightly puffed.
7. Step 7: Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into 16 bars.