Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of buttery shortbread and rich caramel-pecan topping with these Salted Pecan Bars. Each bite offers a perfect harmony of sweetness and savory flavors, enhanced by a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Ideal for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, these bars are sure to impress friends and family alike. With an easy preparation process, they can be ready to serve in just over an hour.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 3 cups pecan halves
- Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 18-20 minutes until lightly golden.
- For the pecan topping, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt; bring to a boil and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract and pecans.
- Pour the pecan mixture over the baked crust, spreading evenly. Bake for another 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top immediately after removing from oven. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg