How do you make pecan pie bars?
Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9×13 inch pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper leaving a 2 inch overhang. This makes clean up a breeze. Make the crust by creaming together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy in a stand mixer. Add in the flour and salt and mix until crumbly. Press the crust into your 9×13 inch pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
While the crust is baking, prepare the filling by combining the butter, brown sugar, honey and heavy cream in a medium sized saucepan. Stir over medium heat for about a minute and stir in the chopped pecans.
Remove the hot crust from the oven and pour the pecan filling on top spreading it over the surface.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Let the bars cool completely before cutting. Lift the bars out with the foil and peel the foil off the bars. Slice and serve. Store in an airtight container.
Do pecan pie bars need to be refrigerated?
Yes. Make sure to store your bars in the refrigerator in an airtight container once they have cooled. This will help to prevent foodbourne illness from happening.
Can I freeze pecan pie bars?
Yes. Pecan Pie Bars freeze great! Let it cool completely, wrap tightly and freeze. Let the bars thaw completely in the refrigerator, and then you can also revive them by putting them in a low oven for 20 minutes.
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