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Pecan Pie Bars


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  • Author: Maya Thornwell
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

For the Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

  • 12 Tbsp unsalted butter, cold and diced

For the Filling

  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed

  • 1/2 cup honey

  • 12 Tbsp unsalted butter

  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 3 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped (about 14 oz)


Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 12 Tbsp unsalted butter, cold and diced

For the Filling

  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 12 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped (about 14 oz)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine flour, powdered sugar, salt, and butter until crumbly. Press evenly into the pan.
  3. Bake crust for 18–20 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter, brown sugar, honey, cream, and salt over medium heat. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and pecans.
  6. Pour filling over warm crust and spread evenly.
  7. Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbling and set.
  8. Cool completely, then chill before slicing.

Notes

  • Chill bars for clean slices and best texture.
  • Toast pecans lightly for deeper flavor.
  • Store chilled for easier transport and serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes