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Butter Pecan Squares
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 12
These are good after-school cookies or for a simple dessert. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (April 1984)
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan halves
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375-degrees F.
2. Combine crust ingredients (1 1/4 cups flour - 1/3 cup sugar) in a small bowl of an electric mixer and beat on low until mixture resembles corse meal (this can be done also in a food processor if desired).
3. Press dough into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until edges are light brown. Remove from oven but keep oven on at 375-degrees F.
4. Combine filling ingredients (2/3 cup sugar - salt) in a small bowl of an electric mixter and beat on low for 1-2 minutes or until blended.
5. Pour filling over crust and arrange pecan squares over filling.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until fillng is set.
7. Cool completely before cutting into 1 1/2 inch bars.
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