Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 cups cold butterTOPPING:1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar1 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup maple syrup2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt4 cups coarsely chopped pecans2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon heavy whipping cream3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour and confectioners’ sugar. Cut in the butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 12-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, syrup, cinnamon and salt. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted. Stir in pecans, cream and vanilla. Remove from the heat; spread over crust.
Bake until bubbly, 20-25 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
