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Pecan Pie Bars
Pecan Pie Bars have all the tempting flavors a pecan pie in easier to make bar form! You get a buttery shortbread crust that's layered with a crisp, sweet pecan topping that's sure to leave people craving more!
👥 16 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 15m⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 45 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking dish
- bowl
- oven
- saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with foil, leaving a two-inch overhang on all sides. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, whip 1 cup butter with 2/3 cup brown sugar and 1/2 tsp salt until pale and fluffy. Mix in vanilla bean paste.
butter (, softened)1 cupcup butter1/2tsp salt1/8
2
With mixer set on low speed, slowly add in flour and mix until dough begins to come together in crumbles. Press mixture into an even layer in prepared baking dish and bake in preheated oven ⏱️ 20 minutes, or until edges are golden.
3
Meanwhile prepare the topping by melting together 1/2 cup butter, brown sugar, honey, heavy cream and salt in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan set over medium heat. Simmer mixture ⏱️ 1 minute, then stir in orange zest and pecans.
butter (, softened)1 cupcup butter1/2heavy cream2 Tbsporange zest (optional)1 tsp
4
Pour pecan mixture over hot shortbread and spread into an even layer. Return to oven and bake until top is bubbling, about ⏱️ 20 minutes.
5
Allow to cool completely on a wire rack (you can cool in the fridge or freezer to speed up cooling) then, using foil overhang lift bars out and cut into squares. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
calories
430 kcal
fat Content
27 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
29 g
sodium Content
251 mg
protein Content
4 g
cholesterol Content
48 mg
carbohydrate Content
46 g
saturated Fat Content
12 g
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