Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars (Easy Kentucky Dessert)

These bourbon pecan pie bars deliver that classic gooey center with a buttery crust—no pie plate needed.

Everything I love about pecan pie... but a whole lot easier.

These bars have a buttery shortbread crust, a gooey pecan filling, and just enough bourbon to give them that classic Kentucky flavor. They're perfect for holidays, tailgates, Derby parties, or honestly anytime you're craving something sweet.

I actually prefer these to traditional pecan pie because they're easier to serve, easier to transport, and nobody has to wrestle with slicing a pie.

Just make sure you give them time to cool before cutting. Trust me... it's worth the wait.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 3/4 cup butter, cold

• 2 cups pecans, chopped

• 3 eggs

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 cup corn syrup

• 2 tbsp bourbon

• 1 tsp vanilla

• Pinch salt

  
  

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Press crust (flour + powdered sugar + butter) into a lined 9×13 pan; bake 15 minutes.

2. Whisk eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, bourbon, vanilla, salt; stir in pecans.

3. Pour over crust; bake 22–28 minutes until set.

4. Cool completely before slicing.

   
   

Kentucky Tip

For clean cuts, chill bars 30 minutes before slicing.

Let's get cooking!