These Pecan Praline Bars are a delightful combination of buttery shortbread crust and a rich, caramelized pecan topping. With a chewy texture and nutty crunch, they’re perfect for holidays, dessert trays, or an indulgent snack. The praline topping adds a deep, caramelized sweetness that pairs beautifully with the crisp base, making these bars irresistible!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ¼ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup light brown sugar
For the Praline Topping:
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Crust
- In a food processor, pulse together butter, flour, salt, and brown sugar until the mixture forms small lumps.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Make the Praline Topping
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in honey, cream, and brown sugar.
- Bring to a boil, stirring continuously, and cook for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped pecans.
- Assemble and Bake
- Pour the praline mixture evenly over the baked crust.
- Return to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the topping is bubbling and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
These Pecan Praline Bars are a rich, buttery treat that combines the best of pecan pie and shortbread cookies. Whether you enjoy them as a snack or serve them at gatherings, they’re guaranteed to be a hit! 🍯🥜
You can check out a similar recipe here. Would you like variations or additional tips for making this even more indulgent?