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Cozy Brown Butter Pecan Pie Bars: Best Easy Recipe

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These Cozy Brown Butter Pecan Pie Bars are the ultimate comfort dessert, featuring a buttery shortbread crust and a rich, nutty filling made with browned butter. They’re quick to prepare, use simple ingredients, and are perfect for cozy evenings or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (for browning)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
  2. Make the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter cubes using a pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized butter pieces. Press evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are just golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt ½ cup butter, stirring constantly. Cook until the milk solids turn deep amber and the butter smells nutty, about 5-7 minutes. Immediately remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl to stop cooking.
  4. Make the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs until smooth. Add corn syrup, vanilla extract, melted butter, and salt; whisk until combined. Slowly drizzle in browned butter while whisking continuously. Stir in pecan halves.
  5. Assemble and bake: Pour filling over pre-baked crust. Spread pecans evenly. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack (about 2 hours). Lift out using parchment overhang and cut into squares.

Notes

Don’t skip browning the butter—it’s the key flavor. Watch the butter closely to avoid burning. Let the crust cool before adding filling to prevent sogginess. Use room temperature eggs to avoid seizing the brown butter. For clean cuts, run a sharp knife under hot water and wipe dry between cuts. Bars can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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