Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of these Pecan Pie Squares Delight, a perfect dessert that marries a buttery crust with a sweet and crunchy pecan filling. Ideal for serving at gatherings or capturing a slice of comfort at home, these squares provide the beloved taste of pecan pie without the fuss of a traditional pie crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cooking spray
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 3/4 cup dark or light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecan pieces (6 ounces)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly coat an 8×8-inch baking pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Blend in the flour to form a crumbly dough. Press the mixture into the pan and bake for 20 to 22 minutes.
- Mix the Filling: Whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir in the pecan pieces.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the filling over the baked crust and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until set and golden-brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool, refrigerate to set, then cut into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 to 52 minutes