Classic Homemade Carolina Pecan Bars
Classic Homemade Carolina Pecan Bars are a delightful treat featuring a buttery crust topped with a gooey, caramel-like filling packed with crunchy pecans.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
- Whisk
- Pastry Cutter
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour For the crust
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar For the crust
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter Softened, for the crust
Filling Ingredients
- 1 cups Granulated sugar For the filling
- 1 cups Light corn syrup For the filling
- 2 large Eggs For the filling
- 1.5 cups Chopped pecans For the filling
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla flavoring For the filling
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt To balance sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, ½ cup of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Add softened butter to the dry ingredients and work it into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish evenly. Bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together corn syrup, 1 cup of sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- Add vanilla flavoring and stir to incorporate.
- Fold in chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Pour the pecan filling over the hot crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to three months.