Pecan Pie Bars
By asbetts
A buttery shortbread crust that is baked and then topped with a honey-sweetened pecan mixture.
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Ingredients
- Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- Filling:
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2-1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
Details
Servings 15
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 40mins
Cost Expensive
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray or grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan and set it aside.
Step 2
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the crust ingredients until the mixture is crumbly. You can also do this without a food processor and use a pastry cutter or two knives.
Step 3
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until it is very lightly browned around the edges.
Step 4
Meanwhile, prepare the filling. In a medium-size pot, melt the 2/3 cup of butter.
Step 5
Add the brown sugar, honey, cream, and pecans and mix well. Place it back over very low heat until the base is baked.
Step 6
When the base is done, pour the filling on top.
Step 7
Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Since there are no eggs in the filling, it will continue to be very loose, even after the baking time is up. Don't worry, it will set up as it cools, but if you bake it too long, it can easily burn and become inedible!
The shortbread crust might need more than 12-15 minutes of baking time; depending on if the butter was exact room temperature or not.
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