Pecan Praline Bars

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the praline topping:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup honey or corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 cups chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
2. Make the crust:
   In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in the softened butter using a pastry cutter or your hands until crumbly.
   Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
   Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Make the praline topping:
   In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, honey (or corn syrup), and heavy cream.
   Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
   Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and chopped pecans.
4. Assemble and bake:
   Pour the pecan praline topping evenly over the baked crust.
   Bake for an additional 20–25 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and golden.
5. Cool and cut:
   Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or bars. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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