Pecan Pie Bar Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons cream (I use MILK)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups pecans, chopped

Instructions

1. For the shortbread base, combine 3/4 cup butter, 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl until the mixture resembles crumbs.
2. Pat the crumb mixture into a lightly greased 13×9 inch pan and ensure it’s evenly distributed.
3. Place the crust in a preheated oven at 350° and bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
4. While the crust is baking, prepare the filling by melting 1/2 cup butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
5. Once the butter has melted, stir in 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/3 cup honey, 2 tablespoons cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla, mixing well.
6. Simmer the filling mixture over low heat for about one minute, then remove from heat and stir in 2 cups chopped pecans.
7. Pour the pecan filling over the hot crust, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.
8. Return the pan to the oven and bake at 350° for an additional 20 minutes, or until the center is bubbly.
9. After baking, remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.