
Pecan Pie Bars
Thanksgiving is almost here, you know what that means……. Pie! I love me some pie! Mom always made Pecan Pie and Pumpkin Pie. The pecan is my favorite! But I always have a sliver of each. (I don’t want to discriminate!)
What kind of pie does your family serve? What is your favorite? I don’t think that I have met a pie that I didn’t like!
Since I won’t be doing the traditional Thanksgiving feast this year (my brother is taking us out to a restaurant), I decided to make these pecan pie pars to munch on for dessert. That way I can get my pie fix and send a few pieces home with my brother. (if there is any left!)
These Pecan Pie Bars are a great addition to the plethora of desserts served at the Thanksgiving table. I like to add these to my holiday cookie trays as well and give them as gifts.
The original recipe for these Pecan Pie Bars comes from the “A Taste of Oregon” cookbook. I made a couple of changes to the recipe this time. First, I added more nuts (because, who doesn’t want more nuts!) and threw in a few chocolate chunks. Then, I omitted the maple glaze on this batch.
They are absolutely delicious either way you make them. The crust is similar to that of a shortbread and the topping is like a traditional pecan pie with a maple glaze to top it all off.
Here is the original recipe but change it up as you like it. Try them with a big dollop of freshly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top. Yum!!

- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- dash salt
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups dark corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/8 cup butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon maple extract
- milk
Enjoy!


9 Comments
overthehillontheyellowbrickroad
I like to make grasshopper pie.
Angela@grapegravy​
Yum! Do you make it with ice cream?
overthehillontheyellowbrickroad
No, but that’s a good idea. I’ll have to try it!
Cathryn
These look amazing. I want one right now.
Angela@grapegravy​
Thank you! They are kind of addictive. I guess I will have to make another batch for the holiday. Ha ha!
Christina Moore
I just love pecan pie, and the cookbook “A Taste of Oregon” as well. These look super yummy!
Angela@grapegravy​
Thank you! That cookbook has so many great recipes.
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