====== Pecan Pie Bars ====== 

Tags: [[dessert]] - [[holiday]] - [[thanksgiving]] - [[vegetarian]] \\ 
Active Time: 10 minutes \\ 
Passive Time: 40 minutes \\ 
Serves: 24 \\

====Description====
Very rich bars that are easier to make than a pecan pie, but just as delicious

====Source====
[[https://www.justataste.com/pecan-pie-bars-recipe/|Just a Taste]]

====Ingredients====
  *Butter: 2 sticks, unsalted, softened + 1 stick (divided)
  *Light brown sugar: 2/3 cup + 1 cup, divided \\ \\ 
  *Flour: 2 2/3 cup
  *Salt: 1/2 tsp \\ \\ 
  *Honey: 1/3 cup
  *Heavy cream: 2 tbsp \\ \\ 
  *Pecans: 2 cups, chopped

====Notes====
  *These are very rich: cut into very small servings

====Instructions====
  -Preheat oven to 350F and line a 9x13 pan with foil, leaving enough for a 2 inch overhang on all sides
  -Make the crust by creaming together 2 sticks softened butter and 2/3 cup brown sugar until fluffy. Add in flour and salt; mix until crumbly
  -Press the crust into the pan and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown
  -While the crust is baking, make the filling by combining 1 stick butter, 1 cup brown sugar, honey, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer the mixture for 1 minute, then stir in the chopped pecans
  -Remove the crust from the oven and immediately pour in the filling
  -Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20 minutes
  -Cool the bars in the pan, then cut and serve


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