Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough just comes together.
• Press dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
• While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and pecans. Pour filling over the baked crust.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until filling is set and slightly puffed. Let cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into bars and serve.