Pecan Pie Bars

• From: Eclectic Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

• 1 lb brown sugar

• 2 sticks butter

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

• 4 eggs

• 1 1/2 cups flour

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pecan halves for garnish

The epitome of Southern comfort food.

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Take chopped pecans and pulse in food processor until they are very fine. Spread them out on a cookie sheet and roast for 8–10 minutes, just until they are fragrant.
• In a large mixing bowl, add sugar, butter, and salt. Whisk to combine. Whisk in eggs one at a time until incorporated. Add flour and whisk until just combined. Add vanilla and pecans and mix until incorporated.
• Place mixture in a greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Place pecan halves on top of each 2 x 2-inch square. Bake at 350°F until bars pass the toothpick test—around 30 minutes.