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Irresistible Quick Praline Pecan Bars

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These quick praline pecan bars offer a perfect balance of gooey caramelized pecans and a tender buttery crust, making a simple yet irresistible homemade dessert ready in under 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) light corn syrup
  • 1 ½ cups (150 g) pecans, coarsely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together ½ cup softened unsalted butter and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Slowly fold in 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ¼ teaspoon salt just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Spread the crust evenly into the prepared pan and press gently to smooth the surface.
  6. Bake the crust alone for 15 minutes until light golden.
  7. While the crust bakes, coarsely chop 1 ½ cups pecans and toast them lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring often.
  8. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup light brown sugar, ¼ cup light corn syrup, and 2 large eggs until smooth. Stir in the toasted pecans evenly.
  9. Remove crust from oven and immediately pour the pecan mixture over it, spreading gently to cover the surface.
  10. Bake everything together for another 20-25 minutes until the topping is bubbly and set with a glossy finish.
  11. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for about 1 hour to allow bars to firm up.
  12. Slice into 16 bars and serve.

Notes

Toast pecans lightly to enhance flavor. Use softened butter, not melted, for a lighter crust. Avoid overbaking the topping to keep it chewy and glossy. Cool bars completely before slicing to prevent stickiness. For clean cuts, dip knife in hot water and dry before slicing.

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