Golden Honey Butter Pecan Pie Squares

Butter Pecan Pie Squares Recipe

Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Christmas, Thanksgiving, < 60 Mins, Oven
Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
Review Count: 16
Calories per Serving: 1368.7
Nutritional Information per Serving:

• Fat: 68.4g
• Saturated Fat: 27.7g
• Cholesterol: 242.7mg
• Sodium: 517.6mg
• Carbohydrates: 185.6g
• Fiber: 5.2g
• Sugar: 138.3g
• Protein: 14.1g
  Recipe Yield: 3 dozen squares

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crust:

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   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups of flour and 1/3 cup of sugar.
   • Cut in 1/2 cup of butter using a pastry blender or two knives, until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

2. Form and Bake the Crust:

   • Press the crust mixture evenly into a greased 9-inch square baking pan.
   • Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until lightly golden.

3. Prepare the Filling:

   • In another bowl, combine the remaining 2/3 cup sugar, honey, 2 tablespoons flour, salt, 2 tablespoons butter (melted and cooled slightly), eggs, and vanilla extract.
   • Beat the mixture well until smooth and thoroughly combined.

4. Add Pecans and Assemble:

   • Stir in the chopped pecans into the filling mixture.

5. Assemble and Bake:

   • Pour the prepared filling evenly over the partially baked crust.
   • Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
   • Bake the squares for an additional 25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are golden brown.

6. Cool and Serve:

   • Allow the Butter Pecan Pie Squares to cool completely on a wire rack.
   • Once cooled, cut into squares.

Recipe Tips:

• Variation: For an extra nutty flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding them to the filling mixture.
• Storage: Store any leftover squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
• Serving: These squares are perfect for holiday gatherings like Christmas or Thanksgiving, or anytime you crave a rich, nutty dessert.

Enjoy these delicious Butter Pecan Pie Squares with friends and family!