Pecan Pie Squares

Pecan Pie Squares made with a real shortbread crust are a delicious alternative to the famed Southern Pecan Pie. Made with honey, whipping cream, these pecan pie bars are the best you will find.

Also called Pecan Pie bars, this recipe is perfectly portioned so you get lots of sweetened with honey pecans in every bite. And that shortbread! You do not want to miss out on this one.

There aren’t too many Southern desserts as famous PECAN PIE. These pecan pie bars are an easy variation of that made with lots of great ingredients.

Easy Pecan Pie Bars

We love to highlight scratch made cooking here and this one fits right in. You won’t have any trouble either, just like our recipes for PEACH AND PECAN PIE, HOMEMADE BROWNIES and our LEMON PIE, these recipes are easy!

How to Make Shortbread Crust Pecan Pie Bars

Using just flour, powdered sugar and butter, you can get the best shortbread crust. We do it first so it has plenty of time to cool.

The full ingredient list and quantities are listed at the bottom of this post on a printable recipe card.

• All Purpose Flour
• Butter
• Powdered Sugar
• Honey
• Brown Sugar
• Heavy Whipping Cream
• Chopped Pecans

Step by Step Pecan Pie Bars

No special equipment is needed but I do suggest a durable PYREX CASSEROLE DISH. There is a helpful link to several items we used to make this recipe easier at the bottom of this post.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish lightly with cooking spray. In a large bowl, sift your flour and powdered sugar. Add 3/4 cup cold cubed butter and cut in using a pastry cutter or your hands. Cut in butter until dough looks coarse.

Gently pat mixture into the 9 x 13 pan on the bottom and up the sides to create the crust. Bake for 15-20 minutes until crust is slightly brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

In a boiler, combine 2/3 cup butter, honey, brown sugar and whipping cream. Melt and mix over medium heat just until combined.

Stir in pecans and mix well. Pour into prepared crust and bake 25 to 30 minutes until browned and bubbly. Allow to cool completely prior to cutting into squares.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Store

These can be kept in an airtight container for up to one week.

How to buy pecans.

I always suggest buying pecans from a reputable seller. One like our local, family owned PRIESTER’S PECANS. I personally vouch that every pecan or pecan piece you get from them is clean and high quality.

Do they need to be refrigerated?

There is no need to refrigerate these pecan pie squares. We didn’t use any eggs in the crust or the filling so they can be kept in a cool and dry kitchen in an airtight container.

Can I half or double the recipe?

You can. Our recipe card will allow you to change the number of servings when you print it and the recipe will be readily modified for you.

Can you freeze Pecan Pie Squares?

Yes. Once cooled, cover in freezer safe packaging and freeze for up to 3 months.

What are some things I can add to these?

Chocolate. Add all the chocolate baking chips you want! You can experiment with other nuts as well or even dried fruit. I would shy away from using fresh or canned fruit as they will add water and the squares will not set up.

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More Pecan Recipes

Pecans are an old southern favorite and we have some mighty fine Pecan recipes to share with you. Check them all out below.