Ultranutty Pecan Bars | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces/248 grams) all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons (2 2/3 ounces/75 grams) sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
• 3/4 cup packed (5 1/4 ounces/149 grams) light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 7 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted and hot
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups (1 pound) pecan halves , toasted
• 1/2 teaspoon flake sea salt (optional)