Honey Pecan Triangles

By fcgra

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 6 tablespoons softened butter
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• Filling:
• 14 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 3/4 cups toasted pecans and chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line an 8 inch square metal pan with non-stick foil or line with regular foil and spray with cooking spray.
Beat the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl. Beat in the egg, then add the flour and stir until mixed. Press into bottom of baking pan and prick crust several times with a fork. Bake crust on center rack for 15 minutes, then let it cool for 20 minutes.
Make the filling. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the brown sugar and honey and gently boil for 2 minutes to dissolve the sugar, stirring once or twice. Add the cream and boil for about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in the pecans. Pour over crust and bake at 375 F for 20 minutes.