Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

from natashaskitchen.com
55 min
28 servings

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!

Ingredients

  • CRUST 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 12 Tbsp unsalted butter (cold, diced)
  • FILLING 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 12 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans (14 oz)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a 9x13 baking pan with foil or parchment paper (leave some paper hanging over the sides of the pan for an easier lift later. Spray with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

  2. 2

    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, mixing until incorporated.