Introduction
If you love that nutty, buttery crunch that feels like pure comfort, these pecan bars are your new go-to dessert. From gooey caramel layers to chocolate-drizzled creations, every recipe brings warmth, sweetness, and just the right bite of crisp. Whether you’re baking for family gatherings or just craving something cozy, these crunchy pecan bars deliver perfection every single time.
1. Classic Southern Pecan Bars
Sweet, buttery, and perfectly crunchy — this is the old-fashioned favorite that never fails.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup corn syrup
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine butter, flour, and brown sugar. Press into a greased 9×13-inch pan.
- Bake crust 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Mix pecans, corn syrup, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Pour over warm crust.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until set. Cool fully before slicing.
How to Serve It
Cut into neat squares and dust with powdered sugar.
2. Salted Caramel Pecan Bars
A sweet and salty treat that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Make crust from butter, sugar, and flour. Bake 15 minutes at 350°F.
- Spread caramel sauce over crust and add pecans.
- Sprinkle with sea salt. Bake 20–25 minutes more.
- Cool, then slice.
How to Serve It
Serve with vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
3. Maple Pecan Shortbread Bars
Maple syrup adds deep flavor to this buttery shortbread base.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Combine butter, sugar, and flour. Press into baking dish.
- Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
- Mix maple syrup with pecans; pour over crust.
- Bake another 25 minutes. Cool and cut.
How to Serve It
Drizzle with extra maple syrup for shine.
4. Chocolate Drizzle Pecan Bars
Rich dark chocolate brings an elegant twist to the classic.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup melted dark chocolate
Instructions
- Bake crust for 15 minutes at 350°F.
- Pour caramel and pecans over.
- Bake 20 minutes, cool, then drizzle chocolate.
How to Serve It
Let chocolate set before slicing into clean squares.
5. Honey Pecan Oat Bars
Nutty, wholesome, and naturally sweet with honey’s golden flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Melt butter, honey, and sugar in a saucepan.
- Stir in oats and pecans.
- Press mixture into a pan and bake 25 minutes at 350°F.
- Cool before cutting.
How to Serve It
Pairs perfectly with a cup of tea.
6. Bourbon Pecan Bars
A southern favorite with buttery bourbon flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- 1 1/2 cups pecans
Instructions
- Prepare crust and bake 15 minutes.
- Mix bourbon, sugar, and pecans.
- Pour over crust; bake 25 minutes at 350°F. Cool.
How to Serve It
Top each bar with a pecan half for presentation.
7. Toffee Crunch Pecan Bars
Crisp, caramelized sweetness and nutty crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- 1 1/2 cups pecans
Instructions
- Bake crust 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle toffee bits and pecans evenly.
- Bake another 25 minutes until golden.
How to Serve It
Break into rustic pieces for casual snacking.
8. Pumpkin Pecan Bars
Warm, spiced bars that taste like fall in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Mix ingredients, spread into pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
- Cool fully before cutting.
How to Serve It
Top with cream cheese frosting or a dash of nutmeg.
9. Brown Butter Pecan Bars
Brown butter gives these bars deep nutty aroma and richness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup browned butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 cups pecans
Instructions
- Stir butter and sugar. Add flour, fold in pecans.
- Bake 25 minutes at 350°F. Cool and slice.
How to Serve It
Drizzle with browned butter icing if desired.
10. Coconut Pecan Bars
A tropical mix of texture and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans
Instructions
- Mix crust; bake for 15 minutes.
- Add coconut and pecans.
- Bake 20 more minutes.
How to Serve It
Cool completely and cut into small rectangles.
11. Pecan Pie Bars
Tastes just like pecan pie — but easier and handheld.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups pecans
- 3/4 cup corn syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Prepare crust and bake 15 minutes.
- Mix filling; pour over crust.
- Bake 30 minutes until set.
How to Serve It
Serve slightly warm with whipped cream.
12. Apple Pecan Crumb Bars
Like apple pie meets pecan crunch.
Ingredients
- 2 apples, diced
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans
Instructions
- Mix crust; press half into pan.
- Layer apples and pecans; top with remaining crumble.
- Bake 35 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream.
13. Cinnamon Sugar Pecan Bars
Sweetly spiced with bakery-style flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups pecans
Instructions
- Make crust, bake 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over pecans on top.
- Bake 20 minutes more.
How to Serve It
Dust with extra cinnamon sugar before serving.
14. White Chocolate Pecan Bars
Creamy and nutty for a smooth flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup melted white chocolate
Instructions
- Bake crust 15 minutes.
- Add pecans and bake another 20 minutes.
- Drizzle white chocolate on top.
How to Serve It
Let chocolate firm up before cutting.
15. Coffee Glazed Pecan Bars
A hint of coffee adds warmth and aroma.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp instant coffee
- 1 1/2 cups pecans
Instructions
- Prepare crust; bake 15 minutes.
- Stir coffee into caramel glaze; pour over pecans.
- Bake 25 minutes more.
How to Serve It
Perfect with a morning latte.
16. Sweet Potato Pecan Bars
Southern comfort dessert full of cozy flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans
Instructions
- Mix ingredients and pour into pan.
- Bake 30 minutes at 350°F.
- Cool before slicing.
How to Serve It
Top with whipped cream and nutmeg.
17. Salted Toffee Pecan Bars
Crunchy, buttery, and a little salty — irresistible combo.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup toffee pieces
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Make crust; bake 10 minutes.
- Add toffee and pecans.
- Sprinkle salt and bake 25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Break into bite-size squares for easy sharing.
18. Ginger Pecan Bars
Warm spice flavor perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup pecans
Instructions
- Mix dough; press into pan.
- Bake 25 minutes at 350°F.
- Cool before slicing.
How to Serve It
Add thin strips of candied ginger on top.
19. Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Pecan Bars
A bold blend of sweet and salty.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and butter together.
- Mix in sugar, flour, and pecans.
- Bake 25 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle sea salt flakes before chocolate sets.
20. Cranberry Pecan Bars
Tart and sweet, perfect for holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans
Instructions
- Mix crust, bake 15 minutes.
- Add cranberries and pecans; bake 25 minutes more.
How to Serve It
Dust with powdered sugar for a festive touch.
21. Peanut Butter Pecan Bars
Nut lovers’ dream dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup pecans
Instructions
- Mix butter, peanut butter, and sugar.
- Add flour; fold in pecans.
- Bake 25 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Serve slightly warm for gooey texture.
22. Caramel Latte Pecan Bars
A dessert bar that doubles as a coffee lover’s treat.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Make crust and bake 15 minutes.
- Mix coffee into caramel sauce; pour over pecans.
- Bake 25 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Top with espresso drizzle for a barista touch.
23. Holiday Pecan Bars
Perfect for Christmas dessert trays.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups pecans
- 3/4 cup corn syrup
- Holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Make crust, bake 15 minutes.
- Mix filling and pour over.
- Bake 25 minutes; top with sprinkles.
How to Serve It
Serve on holiday platters for a cheerful touch.
Conclusion
These 23 crunchy pecan bars prove there’s a flavor for every craving — from classic buttery bites to chocolate-swirled or coffee-glazed versions. Bake a batch for friends, wrap a few as gifts, or keep them ready for your next cozy evening treat. They’re simple, satisfying, and absolutely irresistible.
