Pecan Bars
These gooey, chewy, crunchy, soft Pecan Bars hit every note in texture and leave the mouth wanting more. These are truly a pecan lovers dream.
Servings: 16 yield(s)
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Ingredients
    Shortbread Crust
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 stick butter (cold)
    • Pecan Layer
  • 1 1/2 stick butter
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (almond works well too)
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 3 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
  1. Line an 8x8 pan with non stick foil or regular foil then spray with oil. Get the foil as smooth as possible. You'll need 2 sheets to fully cover the pan.
    2. Shortbread Crust
  2. Sift dry ingredients together
  3. Add butter sliced. Using a mixer or food processor mix gently till the mixture resembles course meal.
  4. Press into bottom of pan all the way into the corners.
  5. Place in fridge for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 while you wait.
  6. Bake for 15 min
  7. Remove from oven but don't turn oven off. Let cool while you make pecan Layer
    8. Pecan Layer
  8. Place everything except cream and pecans into a pot over medium heat stirring until sugar dissolves
  9. Bring to a boil and boil about 2 minutes
  10. Remove from heat and stir in cream and pecans
  11. Pour over shortbread crust, it'll still be a little warm, that's ok.
  12. Smooth into even layer as best you can
  13. Bake for 20 until golden and bubbly.
  14. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  15. Using foil overhang, pull from pan and using a sharp knife (I use a butcher knife) cut into squares
  16. Keep in airtight container