Ultranutty Pecan Bars
By banishing the custard filling in favor of a topping that emphasizes the pecan’s nutty richness, we made this bar cookie simpler, too.
Keywords
- Desserts or Baked Goods
- Brownies & Bars
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Cooking tools:
- Cooling rack
- Baking pan
- Baking sheet
- Oven
- Aluminum foil
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon
- Spatula
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Measuring cup
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 table 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)