A delicious handheld version of the classic pecan pie! These are rich, nutty, and irresistibly sweet!

Old Fashioned Pecan Pie Bars

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We can only do the best we can with what we know. And right now, I know these Pecan Pie Bars are delicious and you must make a batch!

If you pecans to use up after making these, then I highly recommend you make a Pecan Pie Dump Cake, Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars, Pecan Sugar Cookies, or Mini Pecan Pie Cheesecakes!

What You’ll Need for the Crust:

• 2 cups Flour
• 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 12 tbsp Butter, Cold & Diced

And the Filling:

• 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
• 1/2 cup Honey
• 12 tbsp Butter
• 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 3 1/2 cups Pecans, Chopped

How to Make Pecan Pie Bars

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 9 x 13 pan with foil and spray with non-stick spray.
• In a food processor, pulse together 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt.
• Add in 12 tbsp cold, diced butter and pulse until crumbs form.
• Transfer to prepared pan and press down evenly. Bake for 18 minutes.
• In a large sauce pan, combine 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup honey, 12 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, and 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla and 3 1/2 cups chopped pecans and mix until well combined.
• Pour pecan filling over the warm crust. Return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the top is bubbling and turns caramel color.
• Let cool before cutting.

More Pecan Recipes:

• Pecan Pie Dump Cake
• Pecan Pie Brownies
• Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
• Pecan Sugar Cookies
• Candied Pecans
• Mini Pecan Pie Cheesecakes
• Toffee Butter Pecan Cake Mix Cookies
• Easy Pecan Pie
• Pecan Pie Overnight French Toast
• Butter Pecan Fudge
• Pecan Pralines
• Mini Pecan Pies
• Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler