Texan Pecan Pie Bars with Bourbon Glaze

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Sweet and nutty pecan pie bars with a buttery crust and a smooth bourbon glaze, perfect for a Southern-inspired dessert. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 75 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 320 calories and feeds 12, 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: 20 min Cook: 55 min Serves 12 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cut in 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Step 3: Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 cup light corn syrup, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, then pour this filling evenly over the baked crust.
  6. Step 6: Bake for an additional 35-40 minutes until the filling is set and golden brown around edges.
  7. Step 7: While bars cool, whisk 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons bourbon, and 1 tablespoon heavy cream in a small bowl until smooth to make the glaze.
  8. Step 8: Drizzle the bourbon glaze over the cooled bars, then cut into squares and serve.

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