Rich Gooey Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
These Rich Gooey Pecan Pie Bars. Take the best parts of a classic pecan pie. And transform them. Into easy-to-serve bars. A buttery cake crust is topped with crunchy pecan halves. And a sweet caramel sauce. Made from brown sugar, honey, and cream. Each bite is rich, and decadent. And perfect for any occasion. Whether you're making these for a holiday dessert. Or a casual treat at home. These bars are guaranteed. To impress everyone. With their gooey texture. And nutty flavor.
Servings
Ingredients
First Layer:
- 1 18 oz box yellow cake mix
- 1/4 c butter no substitutes
Second Layer:
- 4 c pecan halves
Third Layer:
- 1 c brown sugar
- 1/2 c granulated sugar
- 1/2 c honey
- 1 c butter
- 1/4 c cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. And grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. To prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl. Cut the butter. Into the cake mix. Until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press this mixture evenly. Into the bottom of your greased pan. To form the crust.
- Spread the pecan halves evenly. Over the top of the crust layer. Ensuring the entire surface is covered.
- In a medium saucepan. Combine the brown sugar, white sugar, honey, and butter. Cook over medium heat. Stirring occasionally. Until the mixture. Begins to boil. Let it boil. For about 3 minutes. To thicken and caramelize.
- Remove the saucepan. From the heat. Stir in the cream. And mix until smooth.
- Carefully pour this hot caramel mixture. Over the pecan halves. Spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven. For 17-22 minutes. Or until the filling is bubbly. And the crust is golden brown.
- Allow the bars. To cool completely. In the pan. Before slicing them. Into squares for serving.
Notes
To make these Rich Gooey Pecan Pie Bars gluten-free. Simply substitute the yellow cake mix. With a gluten-free alternative. Many gluten-free cake mixes work just as well. And will still give you that soft, cake-like crust. Be sure to double-check all your other ingredients. Especially the butter and cream. To make sure they’re gluten-free too. You can enjoy all the gooey, nutty goodness of this dessert. Without the gluten!