Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal, and lightly grease it.

2. Make the Crust:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
• Add the chilled, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
• Bake the crust for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.

3. Make the Pecan Topping:

• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Stir in the brown sugar, honey, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and chopped pecans.

4. Assemble and Bake:

• Pour the pecan mixture over the pre-baked crust and spread it out evenly.
• Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and golden.

5. Cool and Serve:

• Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and cut into squares or bars.