Derby Pie Bars

I’m a firm believer in using cliches and phrases to make sense of life.

With a dad from Arkansas and a mom from Kentucky, you can imagine the kind of Southernisms that are in my vocabulary. And you can also imagine how easy it is to get them confused.

Don’t count your eggs before they hatch. (Note: Apparently, this is supposed to be “chicken” instead of eggs, but I didn’t learn that until today.)

Old as dirt.

Better late than never is one that we can all relate to. Even if we can’t do things right on time, sometimes it’s best to just go through with them when we can.

derby pie bars

Even though Derby Day was a full month ago, we’ve got Derby Pie Bars today, and they’re so delicious that it doesn’t even matter.

Also, browned butter!

derby pie bars

If you’re someone who doesn’t like making a pie because of the difficulty of the crust, then these are for you! They taste just like a decadent piece of Kentucky Derby Pie in the perfect portable square package.

It’s never too late for these Derby Pie Bars!

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