Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars

Ingredients:

1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Pecan halves for topping (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup melted butter, flour, and powdered sugar. Mix until crumbly.
Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
While the crust is baking, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Stir in chopped pecans, then pour the mixture over the warm crust.
Add pecan halves on top if desired for a decorative finish.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden and bubbly.
Cool completely before slicing into bars.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 24 bars

Tips:
Chill before cutting for clean, sharp slices.
Use parchment paper to easily lift out bars for serving.