pecan pie bars Recipe - Homemade American

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
In a food processor, combine flour, cold butter, sugar, and salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Alternatively, use a pastry blender.
Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt.
Stir in the pecan halves.
Pour the pecan filling over the baked crust.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are golden brown.
Let cool completely in the pan before lifting out with the parchment paper and cutting into bars.

For a richer flavor, use salted butter in the crust and reduce the salt in the filling.
Store pecan pie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
You can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling for extra warmth.