PECAN SQUARES

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Yield Makes about 20 squares

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces
2 cups pecan pieces (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3/4 cup honey
6 tablespoons whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Blend flour and powdered sugar in processor. Add butter and cut in, using on/off turns, until moist clumps form. Press dough onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
  • Stir pecans, brown sugar, honey and cream in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil until mixture bubbles, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour pecan mixture over crust. Bake until filling bubbles and is light caramel color, about 20 minutes. Cool completely. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover tightly and store at room temperature.) Cut into squares and serve.

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