Pecan Pie Bars

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 square pan or line with parchment paper leaving an overhang on the sides to lift the finished bars out. Set aside.

In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir in the flour until combined. Press the mixture into the pan and bake for 15 minutes.

For the filling: Combine the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk to combine the ingredients and dissolve the sugar. Bring to a boil and allow to boil for 3 minutes. As it is boiling, carefully spoon 1/2 cup of the mixture into a glass measuring cup. Slowly drizzle it into the beaten eggs. Stir frequently to keep it moving so the eggs do not scramble. Once the mixture is added to the eggs, slowly drizzle and whisk this back into the pot. Remove from heat, stir in the pecans, and pour over the crust. Bake for 30-35 minutes. If the top is getting too brown as it bakes, loosely cover with aluminum foil.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool before cutting into squares.