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Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Topping:
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and still hot
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups (1 pound) pecan halves, toasted
- ½ teaspoon flake sea salt (optional)
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