Pecan and Date Bars Recipe

Pecan and Date Bars Recipe

We all love pecan pie, but have you ever tried our pecan pie-inspired bars? This is your sign to try this instant fan favorite! Naturally sweetened with dates, this delicious recipe feels as good as it tastes.

Prep Time 25 Minutes
Cook Time 50 Minutes

Makes 24 to 36 bars

Ingredients

Crust

2 cups flour

2/3 cup brown sugar

3/4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

12 Tbsp cold butter, unsalted, cut into pieces

 

Pecan and Date Topping

1 cup dark corn syrup

3 eggs, large

1/4 cup flour

3 Tbsp brown sugar

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt

2 1/2 cups chopped pecans

1 1/2 cups chopped Sunsweet® Pitted Dates

Instructions

Crust

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with parchment so parchment goes 2 inches up sides. In food processor, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add butter and pulse to make a coarse meal. Add to the prepared pan and use a spatula to press into a firm layer. Bake until edges are very light brown, about 15 minutes.

 

Topping

Mix corn syrup, eggs, flour, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Stir in pecans and dates. Pour mixture over crust and bake until a tester comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack to room temperature. Use parchment to remove from the pan and cut into bars.