– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Follow these easy steps to create your Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Prepare Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, flour, and brown sugar. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
3. Press the Mixture: Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form an even crust layer.
4. Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until slightly golden.
5. Mix Filling: In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
6. Fold in Pecans: Gently fold the chopped pecans into the egg mixture until well distributed.
7. Pour Filling: Remove the crust from the oven and pour the pecan filling over the baked crust evenly.
8. Bake Again: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and edges are lightly browned.
9. Cool: Allow the bars to cool in the baking pan for 20-30 minutes before cutting into squares.
10. Serve: Once cool, slice the bars into squares and serve.
Following these steps ensures a hassle-free baking experience, resulting in delightful bars that everyone will love.