Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

Buttery shortbread crust topped with a rich bourbon-infused pecan filling baked into handheld bars perfect for any festive occasion. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 70 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 270 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
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks), cold and diced unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick), melted unsalted butter
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp bourbon
• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup cold diced unsalted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Using a pastry cutter or fingers, blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Step 2: Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake crust for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
3. Step 3: While crust bakes, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup light corn syrup, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp bourbon in a medium bowl until smooth.
4. Step 4: Remove crust from oven and sprinkle 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans evenly over the hot crust. Pour the bourbon filling over the pecans, spreading evenly.
5. Step 5: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the filling is set and slightly puffed. Cool completely before cutting into bars.