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Best Ever Pecan Pie Bars
Best Ever Pecan Pie Bars takes the amazing pecan pie and transforms it into irresistible bars. A buttery shortbread crust that gets topped with a caramel pecan glaze, these are perfect for feeding a crowd!
👥 20 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 The Recipe Critic📖 therecipecritic
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pan
- ●oven
- ●bowl
- ●saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
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prepare
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on either side.
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combine
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Add 1 cup softened unsalted butter and ⅔ cup packed brown sugar to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy. Add 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt and mix until it forms a crumbly dough.
softened unsalted butter1 cupsalt1 teaspoon½ cup unsalted butter
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bake
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Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for ⏱️ 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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heat
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While the crust is baking, prepare the filling by combining ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup packed dark brown sugar, ⅓ cup honey, and 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat for a minute or two until the butter is melted and the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 cups chopped pecans.
packed dark brown sugar1 cupheavy whipping cream2 tablespoonsvanilla extract1 teaspoonchopped pecans2 cups
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bake
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Remove the crust from the oven and pour the hot pecan filling on top, spreading it evenly over the surface. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional ⏱️ 20 minutes.
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slice
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Let the pan cool completely before lifting the bars from the pan using the parchment paper. Slice into bars and serve. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
calories
351 kcal
fat Content
22 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
23 g
sodium Content
124 mg
protein Content
3 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
38 mg
carbohydrate Content
37 g
saturated Fat Content
10 g
unsaturated Fat Content
11 g
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