Here’s a super easy Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars recipe – all the flavor of pecan pie with half the effort:
🥧 Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars
Ingredients:
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1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
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½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
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1 egg
For the topping:
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1 cup light corn syrup
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¾ cup brown sugar, packed
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups chopped pecans
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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In a bowl, mix cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg until crumbly dough forms. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
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In another bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in pecans.
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Pour topping over the crust and spread evenly.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and edges are golden.
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Cool completely before cutting into bars (they firm up as they cool).
✨ Tips:
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For extra flavor, toast the pecans lightly before mixing them in.
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A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top before serving gives them a gourmet touch.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a week.