Pecan Pie Bars With Shortbread Crust

Pecan Pie Bars With Shortbread Crust


1. Set oven to 350 degrees, set oven rack to second-lowest position.

2. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

3. For the crust: In a processor blend all ingredients until mixture begins to form small clumps.

4. Sprinkle the mixture into prepared baking pan.

5. Lightly press the mixture down with a spatula (do not pat down too much).

6. Bake in the second-lowest oven rack for 20 minutes until golden.

7. Meanwhile prepare the filling/topping: In a heavy saucepan melt butter and stir in brown sugar, honey and whipping cream; simmer mixture for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.

8. Stir in chopped pecans.

9. Pour the pecan mixture over hot shortbread crust and spread evenly in the pan.

10. Bake on the second-lowest oven rack for about 20-22 minutes.

11. Cool completely in the pan.

12. *NOTE* these bars will cut better if refrigerated.

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