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Best Ever Pecan Pie Bars
Best Ever Pecan Pie Bars takes the amazing pecan pie and transforms it into irresistible bars. A buttery shortbread crust that gets topped with a caramel pecan glaze, these are perfect for feeding a crowd!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 20 Servings
Calories: 351 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For crust:
- 1 cup softened unsalted butter
- ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
For pecan topping:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups Chopped Pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on either side.
- Add 1 cup softened unsalted butter and ⅔ cup packed brown sugar to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy. Add 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt and mix until it forms a crumbly dough.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the filling by combining ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup packed dark brown sugar, ⅓ cup honey, and 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat for a minute or two until the butter is melted and the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 cups chopped pecans.
- Remove the crust from the oven and pour the hot pecan filling on top, spreading it evenly over the surface. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Let the pan cool completely before lifting the bars from the pan using the parchment paper. Slice into bars and serve. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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Notes
- Photo update 9/20/18 Recipe Slightly adapted from Allrecipes Honey Pecan Bars
Nutrition Information
Calories
351kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
124mg
(5%)
Potassium
96mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
454IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 454IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.