Pecan Pie Bars

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Pan & Crust

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
• Line a 9×13 pan with parchment or foil (leave an overhang); spray with nonstick
• Pulse flour, powdered sugar, and salt in a food processor
• Add cold butter, pulse until coarse crumbs form
• Press mixture firmly into pan
• Bake for 18–20 minutes until edges are golden
• Let crust cool slightly

2️⃣ Make the Filling

• In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, butter, cream, and salt
• Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 minutes
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and pecans

3️⃣ Assemble & Bake

• Pour pecan filling evenly over warm crust
• Bake for 20–25 minutes, until bubbling and golden
• Cool completely on a wire rack

4️⃣ Slice & Serve

• Lift bars using parchment overhang
• Slice into 2-inch squares
• Serve at room temp for best texture and flavor

💡 Tips for Success

• Use toasted pecans for deeper flavor
• Drizzle with dark chocolate after cooling for a gourmet finish
• Freeze-friendly: Wrap tightly, store up to 1 month