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Whiskey Caramel Pecan Pie Bars

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These whiskey caramel pecan pie bars combine a buttery crust with gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and a subtle smoky whiskey flavor for a nostalgic yet adventurous homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2–3 tablespoons cold water
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons whiskey (e.g., bourbon)
  • 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) pecans, chopped roughly

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add cold, cubed unsalted butter and cut into the flour using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until dough just comes together. Press dough evenly into the bottom of a 9×9 inch baking pan. Freeze for 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Make the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, light brown sugar, and light corn syrup until smooth and glossy. Slowly drizzle in melted butter while whisking. Stir in vanilla extract and whiskey until fully incorporated.
  4. Fold in chopped pecans gently. The filling should be thick but pourable.
  5. Remove crust from freezer and pour filling evenly over it. Bake for 35-40 minutes until filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center and edges are golden and bubbly. Avoid overbaking.
  6. Cool bars completely in the pan on a wire rack for about 2 hours. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes before slicing into squares.

Notes

Keep butter cold for a flaky crust and melted but not cooled butter for the filling. Avoid overmixing the filling to prevent a firm texture. The filling should jiggle slightly when done baking. Toast pecans lightly for extra flavor. Chill bars before slicing to prevent crumbling. Cover with foil if caramel bubbles too much during baking.

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