1-First Step: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and nonstick spray to prevent sticking.

2-Second Step: In a bowl, whisk together 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt until well combined.

3-Third Step: Cut in ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed) until the mixture turns crumbly, like coarse sand.

4-Fourth Step: Press the crumbly mixture evenly into the prepared pan to form the crust base.

5-Fifth Step: Bake the crust for 14-17 minutes until it’s golden around the edges, then remove it from the oven.

6-Sixth Step: For the filling, melt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar, and ⅓ cup pure maple syrup in a saucepan over medium heat, bringing it to a boil for 1 minute.

7-Seventh Step: Take the saucepan off the heat, stir in ⅓ cup heavy cream and 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, then pour this mixture over the pre-baked crust.

8-Final Step: Bake again for 25-30 minutes until the filling bubbles and the center sets. Let the bars cool completely in the pan for at least 1.5 hours before cutting into squares.