These Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars feature a buttery shortbread crust with a bourbon spike filling loaded with pecans and chocolate chips.
Would you believe that this was my first time making pecan pie? It’s true. I didn’t really grow up eating pecan pie, but I’ve been exploring my pie options while I am working on my cookbook. Pecan Pie was on my list of things to try so I could experience the flavors. Beside that, I was having major pecan pie envy for all the recipes I kept seeing from my blogging friends.
I am thrilled to be sharing these Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars with you today. These bars are made with buttery Walkers Shortbread cookies, bourbon infused pie filling layered with chocolate chips and pecans. Bourbon seemed like just the right complement for these bars.
Last Christmas, we were having dinner at my boyfriend’s grandparents’ house. They are so kind and supportive of my blog; maybe it is because I bring them a rum cake every so often. Anyway, while I was helping to prepare the dinner, I came across his grandmother’s recipe box. It was really fun to see the types of recipes she had collected.
One of the recipes that caught my eye was a deep dish Kahlua Pecan Pie. It’s been on my to-do list since I found it. I decided to swap out the Kahlua for bourbon in these bars. I halved the recipes, which was the perfect amount of pie filling.
I am so happy to be partnered with Walkers Shortbread for this recipe. Did you know that Walkers was the very first brand that I partnered with on my blog? I made recipes like these Lemon Raspberry Shortbread Bars, Peach Shortbread Parfaits and Toasted Pecan Shortbread Bark.
For the crust on these pecan pie bars, grind the shortbread cookies into a fine crumb and mix them with some butter. After you press them in the pan, it is best to pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes before adding the filling.
It is really important that you allow these bars to cool for a couple hours before attempting to cut. I actually refrigerated mine before cutting because it helps keep the crust firm when cutting. I always liked my pie cold, whether it be pumpkin or apple. Now I am so happy to be adding pecan pie to my rotation.
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Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
Prep Time: 20 mins- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 12-15 bars
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These Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars feature a buttery shortbread crust with a bourbon spike filling loaded with pecans and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- For the crust
- 4 boxes Walker Pure Butter Shortbread Triangle Cookies (5.3 oz)
- 6 tbsp Unsalted butter
- For the filling
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- ½ C Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Flour
- 2 large Eggs
- ¼ C Bourbon
- ¼ C Corn syrup
- 1/3 C Evaporated milk
- 1 1/4 C Pecans
- ½ C Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 9-inch by 13-inch pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Grind Walkers Shortbread into a fine crumb using a food processor or blender. Put crumbs in a microwave-safe bowl. Add butter and microwave for 45-60 seconds until butter is melted. Stir to coat shortbread cookies in butter. Press crust firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Pre-bake crust for 10 minutes at 400°F.
- Combine butter, sugar, vanilla and flour in a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy; 2-3 minutes. Add egg and continue beating until well combined, scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add bourbon, corn syrup and evaporated milk and mix until all ingredients are blended. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips. Pour filling into pre-baked shortbread crust.
- Bake bars at 400° for 15-20 minutes until filling is set. Filling should not be jiggly but rather still a little soft. Use a toothpick to test the middle. If the toothpick is clean, the filling is baked through.
- Allow filling to set and cool for 3 hours and refrigerate before cutting.
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Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
Delicious! Pecan pie is one of my favorite pies!
heather @french press says
I love pecan pie, but have nveer made one either, and with my fear if pie crust, bars are the way to go! looks delicious
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
I love pie recipes that have been turned into bars. So much easier to make and just as delicious! These pecan pie bars look amazing!
Sammi says
I didn’t really grow up eating pecan pie either, and when I tried it as an adult, I FELL IN LOVE! I am the one that now brings it to our family gatherings. 🙂
D Dell says
yum diliumpcious!!!
★★★★★
Marye says
Bourbon goes so well with pecans. These bars look so good!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Walkers Shortbread is the best! I didn’t grow up eating pecan pie, either (although I love it)! These little treats sound amazing and how great that you could use a family recipe for inspiration!
Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says
This is pretty much my ideal dessert! I’m all about nuts! Well the bourbon doesn’t hurt!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I think I like pecan pie bars more than pecan pie – better and bigger CRUST! Especially when it’s shortbread!
naomi says
I’m a huge pecan pie fan, so I’ll take it in any form, especially these bars!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
I’d never made pecan pie until last week too! No idea why that was but I think we both need to make up for lost time with these bars!
Carla says
Looks so yummy, I and my family love pecan pie!! My question is there a substitute for the
Walker Pure Butter Shortbread Triangle Cookies. I haven’t seen this brand before.
Thank you for your time
Beyond Frosting says
Hi Carla, you can use any Walkers shortbread cookie you can find!