Craving a sweet treat that’s simple yet indulgent? These pecan shortbread bars combine a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread base with a rich, caramelized pecan topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon coffee breaks, or anytime you want to satisfy your sweet tooth, these bars are as easy to make as they are to devour. With every bite, you’ll enjoy the comforting warmth of pecans paired with a crumbly, golden crust—a dessert destined to become a family favorite.
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Pecan Shortbread Bars
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12
Calories 458 kcal
Ingredients
- 3-1/4 sticks of unsalted butter room temperature
- 1-3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups pecan halves
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line 9x13" pan with parchment paper.
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In medium bowl, combine 2-1/4 sticks of butter with 3/4 cup brown sugar and use hand mixer to beat until light and fluffy.
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Add 1/2 tsp. of salt and flour. Mix until dough forms into large clumps.
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Press dough into prepared pan, fork-prick crust and chill for 20 minutes.
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Bake for 20 minutes and allow crust to cool completely.
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Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
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In medium saucepan over high heat, add remaining butter, brown sugar, honey, granulated sugar and salt.
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Stir together, bring to boil and cook until mixture thickens.
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Remove from heat, stir in pecans and vanilla and pour mixture over the cooled crust.
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Bake for 25 minutes or until filling is bubbling.
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Let it cool completely before cutting and serving.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Pecan Shortbread Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458
Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 0.002g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 14g
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 163mg7%
Potassium 191mg5%
Carbohydrates 55g18%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 28g31%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 93IU2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg1%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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