Pecan Pie Bars

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or 175 degrees Celsius. Cover a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring that there is at least a 2-inch margin on two sides. Spray the parchment paper with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

In a food processor, blend together flour, butter, powdered sugar, and salt until they are well combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it into an even layer.

Bake the shortbread crust in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until it is lightly golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, flour, and salt until smooth. Add the syrup to the mixture and stir until it is well combined. Fold in the pecans.

Pour the filling over the still-warm shortbread crust and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the filling is set. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour.

Once cooled, run a knife around the edge of the pan and carefully pull out the bars using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into individual portions.