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Pecan pie bars

Pecan Pie Bars

Gooey pecan pie filling on a buttery shortbread crust, cut into squares. Easier than a pie and feeds a crowd.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup cold butter cubed
  • 1/2 cup butter for filling
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment.
  • Mix the flour and powdered sugar, cut in the cold butter until crumbly, and press firmly into the pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until light golden.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter with the brown sugar and honey in a saucepan. Boil 1 minute, stirring.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the cream, vanilla, salt and pecans.
  • Pour over the hot crust and spread evenly. Bake 20 minutes more, until bubbling.
  • Cool completely, chill 1 hour, then cut into bars.
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