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Best Pecan Pie Bars - Ready in 45 Minutes | Holiday Baking

These Irresistible Pecan Pie Bars deliver all the rich, buttery, caramelized flavors of traditional pecan pie in an easy, portable bar form ready in just 45 minutes. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or indulgent treats at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 12 tbsp unsalted butter cold and diced
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 12 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans 14 oz
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment or foil, leaving overhang for easy removal. Lightly spray with non-stick coating.
  2. In a food processor, pulse flour, powdered sugar, and salt to combine. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press evenly into pan and bake 18–20 minutes until lightly golden at edges.
  4. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, butter, cream, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for exactly 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and pecans until well coated.
  5. Pour filling over warm crust, spread evenly, and bake 20–25 minutes until bubbling and golden.
  6. Cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours. Lift out with parchment and cut into 24 bars using a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts.

Notes

Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 1 week. For long-term storage, freeze up to 3 months wrapped individually. For best texture, allow bars to cool fully before cutting.