Pecan Pie Bars

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Ingredients

Crust

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup chopped toasted Sweet Grown Alabama pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup butter, cubed
• vegetable cooking spray

Filling

• 3/4 cup cane syrup
• 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons heavy cream
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups coarsely chopped toasted Sweet Grown Alabama pecans

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Pulse flour and next three ingredients in a food processor 8-10 times or until thoroughly combined pecans are finely chopped.
3. Add butter.
4. Pulse 8 or 9 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal.
5. Line bottom and sides of 13×9 inch pan with aluminum foil; allowing 2 to 3 inches to extend over sides.
6. Lightly grease foil with cooking spray.
7. Press mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.
8. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Filling Directions:

1. Bring syrup and next 4 ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat; stirring constantly until butter melts and mixture is smooth; boil stirring constantly for 1 minute.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in vanilla and pecans.
4. Pour hot filling over cooled crust.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 14-16 minutes or until fillilng bubbles in center.
6. Cool bars completely in pan and chill for 1 hour before cutting.

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