Drunken Pecan Pie Bars

Last Updated on October 17, 2019

Slightly sweet and wonderfully decadent, Drunken Pecan Pie Bars taste like the favorite holiday pie… elevated. Bourbon adds a unique caramel flavor to this boozy spin on pecan pie. Start with a buttery homemade crust, then pour in a drunken pecan pie mixture before baking until done. Serve warm with a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream! These Drunken Pecan Pie Bars are a mouthwatering way to end any Thanksgiving or holiday feast.

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Today is the day we end our Blogsgiving Dinner, as well as November’s Comfort in 1 date! Talk about a winning combination!

I’ve made us Drunken Pecan Pie Bars to finish off this week of Thanksgiving deliciousness. It’s a twist on a traditional Thanksgiving dessert, and I have to say, this treat is well-loved in our home because we’re major fans of pecans in anything… and when you add the bourbon, they just sing.

Since I am currently not drinking, I thought it might be fun to infuse dessert with a little booze. The bourbon cooks off as the bars bake and leaves a delicious and distinctive taste that’s hard not to love.

I have a feeling we’ll be making several more pans of these Drunken Pecan Pie Bars before the holiday season is up!

Now who’s ready for today’s Blogsgiving Dinner recipe line-up?

Thanksgiving is all about family, friends and delicious food. Luckily, the food blogging community is all about these things as well. To celebrate the holiday, Meghan from Cake ‘n’ Knife and Susannah from Feast + West are hosting Blogsgiving Dinner. And we’ve got a total of 20 awesome blogs sharing 52 recipes!

The idea behind our Blogsgiving Dinner is based on the old-fashioned progressive dinner party, in which you’d eat each course at a different guest’s home. Each blogger is bringing one or more dishes to the party on Monday, Wednesday and Friday this week, so be sure to stop by each one and get some ideas for your own Thanksgiving meal.

Today’s bloggers are sharing recipes for dessert and after-dinner drinks, as well as ideas for eating leftovers.

We’ll be posting to social media with the hashtag #blogsgivingdinner. We hope you can join us as we finish this progressive dinner strong today!

Blogsgiving Progressive Dinner Menu for Friday, November 14

Desserts

• Grandma’s Pecan Pie from A Joyfully Mad Kitchen
• Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting from My Cooking Spot
• Gluten-Free Apple Berry Crumble from Twin Stripe
• Cranberry Almond Coconut Bars from Love & Flour
• Sweet Potato Pie from Think Fruitful
• Nutella Pumpkin S’mores Tart from bethcakes
• Gluten-Free Acorn Squash Spice Bars from I Cook. I Eat. It’s Life.

After-Dinner Drinks

• Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Cider from A Savory Feast
• Cranberry Bourbon Granita from Feast + West

Leftovers

• Cheesy Potato Croquettes from Hello Little Home
• Leftover Stuffed Egg Rolls with Cranberry Dipping Sauce from Cake ‘n’ Knife
• Freezer-Friendly Turkey and Rice Casserole from Betty Becca
• Stuffed Crescents with Thanksgiving Leftovers from My Cooking Spot

… YUM. That’s all I’ve gotta say, y’all, and I truly hope you’ve enjoyed this Thanksgiving celebration as much as I have!

Drunken Pecan Pie Bar Essentials

• 8″x8″ Square Cake Pans.
• Glass bowls.
• Rubber spatula.
• Parchment paper.
• Cooling rack.

Be sure to head over to Rachel’s site to check out her Comfort in 1 selection, too.

And if you want more information on Comfort in 1, head on over here.

If you’re interested in trying out these Drunken Pecan Pie Bars, here’s how you can make ’em at home:

Yield: 8 servings

Drunken Pecan Pie Bars

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Slightly sweet and wonderfully decadent, Drunken Pecan Pie Bars taste like the favorite holiday pie... elevated. Bourbon adds a unique caramel flavor to this boozy spin on pecan pie. Start with a buttery homemade crust, then pour in a drunken pecan pie mixture before baking until done. Serve warm with a scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream! These Drunken Pecan Pie Bars are a mouthwatering way to end any Thanksgiving or holiday feast.

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Ingredients

Butter Crust

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• ½ cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats (not the instant kind)
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Bourbon Pecan Pie Filling

• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¾ cup pure maple syrup
• 1/3 cup local honey
• 2 oz. bourbon
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1/3 cup pecan halves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8"x8" baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Make the butter crust: In a large bowl, combine the softened butter, applesauce and brown sugar. Cream together until smooth.
3. Measure in the flour, oats and salt. Mix until combined.
4. Spread the crust mixture onto the bottom of the prepared baking dish. (You might need to use your hands because this stuff is sticky!)
5. When the crust is evenly spread out across the bottom of the baking dish, pop it in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes. You don't want the crust to brown, but you do want it to firm up so it doesn't mix in with the filling.
6. When the crust has pre-baked, remove from the oven and set aside.
7. Make the Bourbon Pecan Pie Filling: In a large bowl, break the eggs and measure in the sugar. Using a hand mixer, beat together until the mixture is light yellow and creamy.
8. Measure in the salt, maple syrup, honey, bourbon, vanilla extract and melted butter. Beat the ingredients until incorporated.
9. Add the pecan halves to the mixture, and stir in by hand until just combined.
10. Pour the filling on top of the baked crust, and transfer to the oven.
11. Bake the bars for 45-55 minutes, or until the bars are set and no longer jiggly.
12. Remove the bars from the oven once baked, and let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
13. Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite ice cream, and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8 slices

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 599 Total Fat: 31g Saturated Fat: 12g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 18g Cholesterol: 112mg Sodium: 236mg Carbohydrates: 74g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 51g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 7g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate.

Do you have any special desserts or after dinner drinks planned for Thanksgiving this year?

What will you do with your leftovers?