Gluten-Free Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars

Here’s your Gluten-Free Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars recipe—all the rich, gooey goodness of pecan pie without the fuss of a homemade crust! Perfect for when you want a decadent dessert with minimal effort.

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Ingredients

For the Crust:

1 ½ cups (180g) gluten-free 1:1 flour blend (like King Arthur or Bob’s Red Mill)

⅓ cup (65g) brown sugar
½ cup (115g) cold butter (or vegan butter), cubed
¼ tsp salt

For the Filling:

¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
½ cup (120ml) pure maple syrup or corn syrup
⅓ cup (75g) melted butter (or coconut oil)

2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt

2 cups (200g) pecans, roughly chopped

Instructions

1. Prep & Preheat

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper (or grease well).

2. Make the Crust

In a food processor, pulse GF flour, brown sugar, cold butter, and salt until crumbly (or mix by hand with a fork).

Press firmly into the pan to form an even layer.
Bake for 12-15 mins until lightly golden.

3. Make the Filling

Whisk together brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

Stir in pecans, then pour over the baked crust.

4. Bake Again

Bake for 25-30 mins until the filling is set (center should jiggle slightly).
Let cool completely (1-2 hours) before slicing—this is key for clean cuts!

5. Slice & Serve

Lift out using parchment paper, then cut into squares.
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate.

Lazy Girl Tips

✔ Use store-bought GF shortbread cookies (crushed + mixed with butter) for an even lazier crust.
✔ Swap pecans for walnuts if you prefer.
✔ Make ahead! These bars keep for 4 days at room temp or freeze for up to a month.

These taste just like pecan pie but 10x easier—no rolling, no blind baking, just pure caramel-pecan bliss! 😍

Want a vegan version? Let me know!