I'm a Little Nutty Pecan Pie Bars

• unsalted butter, divided↗1 1⁄4 cups
• flour↗2 cups
• brown sugar, packed and divided↗1 1⁄2 cups
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pecans↗8 ounces
• honey↗1⁄3 cup
• heavy whipping cream↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Cut 3/4 cup butter into 1/2 inch pieces.

3. 3

   In a food processor blend butter, flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar and the salt until mixture becomes slightly crumbly.

4. 4

   Sprinkle mixture into a 9x13 baking pan and press evenly onto the bottom.

5. 5

   Bake on middle rack of oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

6. 6

   Coarsely chop pecans.

7. 7

   Melt remaining 1/2 cup butter and remaining 1 cup brown sugar, honey and cream in a heavy saucepan.

8. 8

   Simmer mixture stirring occasionally for 1 minutes.

9. 9

   Stir in pecans and then pour mixture over hot crust and spread evenly.

10. 10

    Bake on middle rack of oven for 20 minutes or until bubbling; remove and let cool.

11. 11

    When slightly cooled, run a sharp knife around the edge of the pan to loosen bars.

12. 12

    Cool completely in the pan and cut into bars.

13. 13

    Bars will keep for 5 days covered at room temperature.