Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
These easy Pecan Pie Bars are loaded with pecans in a homemade caramel over a shortbread crust. Add Pecan Squares to your holiday cookie platter!
Equipment
- 9x13 baking pan
- food processor
- large saucepan
- wire rack
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 12 tablespoon unsalted butter cold, diced
For the Filling
- ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup honey
- 12 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ½ cups coarsely chopped pecans 14 oz
Instructions
To Make the Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a 9x13 baking pan with foil or parchment paper. Spray with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a food processor, pulse together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add diced cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.
- Transfer the mixture to the pan, pressing the crust evenly into the bottom. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
Make the Pecan Pie Bars
- In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, butter, cream, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and pecans until incorporated.
- Pour the filling over the warm crust and bake for another 20-25 minutes until bubbling and caramel-colored. Cool completely before cutting.
- Once at room temperature, use the edges of parchment to lift the bars out and cut into 2-inch squares.
Notes
Great for holiday gatherings and cookie platters.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 261kcal
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