Pecan Pie Cookie Bars

1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper.

2: In a standard mixer, whip together the unsalted butter and cream cheese until fluffy.

3: Add in the brown sugar, sugar, vanilla, and salt; mix again.

4: Pour in the finely chopped pecans and flour, and mix until evenly combined in the cookie batter.

5: Spread the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.

6: While that is baking, mix together all of the pecan pie filling ingredients in a medium bowl.

7: Take out the partially baked cookie crust and pour the pecan pie filling over the top in one layer.

8: Bake bars for an additional 30 minutes at 350°F.

9: Take out of the oven and sprinkle with flaked sea salt.

10: Let cool completely before slicing.