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Easy Pecan Pie Bars

Easy pecan pie bars are a delicious dessert for any holiday gathering. Sugar cookie dough gets topped with pecan pie filling for a decadent treat you and your guests will all love!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Rest Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 399kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 16.5 oz roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 cups chopped pecan pieces
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Instructions

  • Spread the cookie dough out in a thin even layer in the bottom of a nonstick 9x13" baking pan. I recommend using clean hands to do this first, then finishing up with a spatula as the dough is VERY sticky.
    1 16.5 oz roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • Bake the cookie dough at 350° for 20 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven, then set aside to cool.
  • Add the sugar, salt, baking soda, and flour to a mixing bowl and whisk them together until evenly combined.
    1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp flour
  • Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter to the flour mixture and stir until everything's evenly combined.
    2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp melted butter
  • Add the pecans, stirring again until evenly incorporated.
    2 cups chopped pecan pieces
  • Transfer the pecan filling to the baked cookie crust and spread out in an even layer overtop.
  • Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the hot dish from the oven, and let it rest and cool for 2 hours undisturbed.
  • Slice into squares, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • The sugar dough is very sticky. I recommend starting to spread it out with your hands and then using a spatula sprayed with nonstick spray to press it the rest of the way down.
  • Let the cookie crust cool before you top it with the pecan pie filling so it doesn't cook unevenly. Letting the cookie crust cool also makes the bars easier to work with as you're spreading the filling.
  • The cooling time after baking the bars is necessary! The pecan topping needs that time to set.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg