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Pecan Squares

4.4

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 24

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
2 cups all purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten to blend
1 1/2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
3/4 cup honey
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
4 cups pecan halves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine 3/4 cup butter, powdered sugar and salt in processor. Process until moist clumps begin to form. Add flour and egg and process just until dough forms.

    Step 2

    Press dough onto bottom and 3/4 inch up sides of 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake until crust is golden brown, about 22 minutes. Cool crust slightly. Maintain oven temperature.

    Step 3

    Bring brown sugar, honey and remaining 3/4 cup butter to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring frequently. Boil 2 minutes. Add vanilla. Stir in pecans. Pour pecan filling onto prepared crust. Bake until filling thickens and bubbles all over, about 25 minutes. Cool completely on rack. Cut into 2-inch squares. (Pecan squares can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)

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