Honey-Pecan Squares

By norsegal8

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• FILLING:•1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped Diamond of California® Pecans, toasted
• 1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring or vanilla extract

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

•Line a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with parchment paper, letting ends extend up sides of pan. In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour. Press into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 16-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
•In a small saucepan, combine the first six filling ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and maple flavoring. Pour over crust.
•Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with parchment paper, transfer to a cutting board; cut into bars. Yield: 2 dozen.