Here’s the ultimate Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars recipe—easy, no-fuss, and delicious with minimal effort! These bars have all the caramel-kissed, nutty goodness of pecan pie but come together in minutes with a shortcut crust.
🍯 Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars
(No rolling, no pie crust drama!)
Ingredients
For the Crust:
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
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¼ cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
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6 tbsp melted butter
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Pinch of salt
For the Filling:
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½ cup brown sugar (packed)
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½ cup corn syrup (or maple syrup/honey)
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¼ cup melted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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1½ cups chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)
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Optional: 1 tbsp bourbon or cinnamon for extra flavor
Instructions
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Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8″ pan with parchment paper (for easy cleanup).
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Crust: Mix graham crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and salt. Press firmly into the pan. Bake for 8-10 mins until lightly golden.
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Filling: Whisk brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, vanilla, and eggs until smooth. Stir in pecans. Pour over crust.
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Bake: 25-30 mins until filling is set (edges should be slightly puffed).
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Cool: Let it cool completely before slicing (this is key for clean cuts!).
🍴 Serving Ideas
✔ Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate.
✔ Serve with vanilla ice cream for next-level indulgence.
⚡ Lazy Pro Tips
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Use store-bought crust (shortbread or graham cracker) to skip baking the base.
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Swap in walnuts if you don’t have pecans.
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Microwave option for syrup mix: Heat butter, sugar, and syrup for 1 min to dissolve faster.
These taste just like pecan pie but 10x easier—perfect for Thanksgiving, potlucks, or a sweet craving! Want an even lazier version (like 3-ingredient)? 😉