Description
Pecan Pie Bars deliver the irresistible flavor of classic pecan pie in a convenient bar form. With a simple crust and deliciously rich filling, these bars are perfect for dessert lovers seeking quick, homemade sweets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Flour
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 12 tbsp Butter, Cold & Dice
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 12 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 3 1/2 cups Pecans, Chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a 9×13 inch pan with foil and spray it with non-stick spray.
- In a food processor, combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt to create the crust.
- Add the cold, diced butter and pulse until the mixture resembles crumbs.
- Transfer the crust mixture to the prepared pan and press it down evenly.
- Bake the crust for 18 minutes.
- In a large saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, honey, butter, heavy whipping cream, and salt for the filling.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla and chopped pecans until well mixed.
- Pour the pecan filling over the warm crust and return it to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is bubbling and caramel-colored.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the filling.
Adjust baking time if using a different size pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg