Description
Indulge in these decadent Boozy Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars, a grown-up twist on a classic dessert. Perfect for those who enjoy a rich, nutty pie with a delightful kick of bourbon.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon bourbon
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 (14.1 ounce) package refrigerated pie crust, baked and cooled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and bourbon. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans until they are evenly coated with the brown sugar mixture.
- Spread the pecan mixture evenly over the baked and cooled pie crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For an extra boozy flavor, you can add an additional tablespoon of bourbon to the filling.
- Ensure your pie crust is fully cooled before adding the pecan topping to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- These bars are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg