Best 12 Honey Pecan Squares Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with the delectable honey pecan squares, a delightful treat that will tantalize your taste buds. This irresistible dessert combines the nutty crunch of pecans, the rich, gooey texture of honey, and a buttery shortbread crust, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect honey pecan squares, offering you a step-by-step recipe and helpful tips to ensure success. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this irresistible treat that will become a staple in your dessert repertoire.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN SHORTBREAD SQUARES



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With a buttery shortbread crust and rich caramel-pecan topping, these pecan squares make a wonderful potluck dessert for the holidays.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 ({2-inch|5-cm}) squares

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
¼ cup cornstarch
½ cup Confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Generous pinch salt
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
3 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Cover a 9-inch square baking pan with heavy duty aluminum foil. Push foil neatly into corners and up sides of the pan, using two pieces if necessary to ensure it overlaps all edges (the overhang will help removal from pan). Spray foiled pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the flour, cornstarch, confectioners sugar and salt in a bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse a few times to mix. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal with pea-size clumps of butter within. It will seem dry; that's okay. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly with your fingers into an even layer over the bottom. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. While the crust is in the refrigerator, adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350° F. Bake the crust until crust is set but not browned, about 17 minutes. Set on rack to cool. Leave oven on.
  • In a heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine butter, brown sugar, honey, vanilla and salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until sugar dissolves. Turn up the heat and boil gently for 3 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and chopped pecans.
  • Pour pecan mixture over crust (it's fine if the crust is still warm). Bake until filling is bubbling and caramel in color, about 20 minutes. Cool completely on rack. To cut, use the foil overhang to lift baked square out of pan and onto cutting board. Loosen the foil from the edges, then cut with a sharp knife into 2-inch squares. Store finished pecan squares in air-tight container and serve at room temperature.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: These can be frozen for up to 3 months. After they are completely cooled, double-wrap them securely with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap with the layers separated by wax or parchment paper. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357, Fat 29 g, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sugar 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 88 mg, Cholesterol 41 mg

HONEY-PECAN SQUARES



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When we left Texas to head north, a neighbor gave me so many pecans from his trees that my trunk was bulging at the seams. This is one of the squares I brought back for him the next year. He loved them! -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 pecans, toasted
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring or vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, 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 onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 16-20 minutes or until lightly browned. , In a small saucepan, combine the first six filling ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and maple flavoring. Pour over crust., Bake 10-15 minutes or until bubbly. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with parchment, transfer to a cutting board; cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PECAN SQUARES



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We make these all year long and when we want to go "over the top" we dip half of each square in warm chocolate.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 20 large squares

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 pounds unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 extra-large eggs
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound unsalted butter
1 cup good honey
3 cups light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 pounds pecans, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust, beat the butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, until light, approximately 3 minutes. Add the eggs and the vanilla and mix well. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients into the batter with the mixer on low speed until just combined. Press the dough evenly into an ungreased 18 by 12 by 1-inch baking sheet, making an edge around the outside. It will be very sticky; sprinkle the dough and your hands lightly with flour. Bake for 15 minutes, until the crust is set but not browned. Allow to cool.
  • For the topping, combine the butter, honey, brown sugar, and zests in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over low heat until the butter is melted, using a wooden spoon to stir. Raise the heat and boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and pecans. Pour over the crust, trying not to get the filling between the crust and the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold. Cut into bars and serve.

PECAN SQUARES



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Falling somewhere between a pie and a cookie, this pastry tops a crisp crust with a thick layer of pecans. The sweet pecan filling offers a delicious variation on the pecan pie-perfect for dessert, lunch, or an afternoon snack.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 32 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

18 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup light-brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup light-brown sugar, firmly packed
6 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups (8 ounces) pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place rack in center of oven. Heat oven to 375 degrees. To make the crust: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix butter and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add salt, and mix to combine. Add flour 1 cup at a time, on medium speed, mixing until fully incorporated after each addition. Continue mixing until the dough begins to come together in large clumps.
  • Press dough about 1/4-inch thick into a 9-by-13-by-1-inch baking pan. Prick the pastry with the tines of a fork. Chill until firm, about 20 minutes. Bake until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Reduce oven to 325 degrees. To make the filling: Place butter, brown sugar, honey, granulated sugar, heavy cream, and salt in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat; stir in nuts and vanilla.
  • Pour filling onto the cooled crust. Bake until filling bubbles, 15 to 20 minutes. Carefully transfer pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Run a paring knife around edges of the pan, and invert onto cooling rack, leaving the pastry on the rack. Invert rack with pastry onto a cutting board, leaving the pastry on the board, filling side up. Use a sharp knife to cut into 1-by-3-inch bars. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.

AWESOME HONEY PECAN PORK CHOPS



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This recipe is both unbelievably easy and indescribably delicious. It takes only a few minutes to prepare. Just cook the cutlets in butter, and then heat honey and pecans in the drippings to make the sauce. Try serving with mashed sweet potatoes and green beans. This is guaranteed to be a favorite!

Provided by Karena

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Boneless

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ¼ pounds boneless pork loin, pounded thin
½ cup all-purpose flour for coating
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup honey
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, mix together flour, salt and pepper. Dredge pork cutlets in the flour mixture.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chops, and brown both sides. Transfer to a warm plate.
  • Mix honey and pecans into the pan drippings. Heat through, stirring constantly. Pour sauce over cutlets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 101.6 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

PECAN SQUARES



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A cousin to the pecan pie, but much less fussy: Pecan squares are a kitchen classic. Here, we've updated a version that came to us in 1998 from William Grimes, scaling it down and moving away from the original pâte brisée. The pecans are mixed in an addictive caramel sauce, which - if you can stop eating it on its own - is spread over shortbread and baked until just set. The end result is sweet, but not cloying, balanced by the crust and sure to please.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24 squares

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 sticks/227 grams cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more at room temperature for the pan
2 1/2 cups/320 grams all-purpose flour
1/3 cup/67 grams granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 to 2 tablespoons ice water, if necessary
2 sticks/227 grams unsalted butter
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar
1 cup/200 grams light brown sugar
1/4 cup/85 grams mild honey
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup/120 milliliters heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups (1 pound/454 grams) pecans, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13x9-inch pan, and line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two long sides. Butter the parchment. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, sugar and salt, and pulse to combine. Add the butter, and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Add the egg yolk and pulse to evenly distribute its moisture. The mixture should just hold together when you squeeze it in your hand. Add up to 2 tablespoons ice water, if necessary, but don't let the mixture get too wet: It should still be somewhat sandy.
  • Tip the crumbs out into the prepared pan. Use your fingers or the flat bottom of a measuring cup to press the crumbs up the sides about 1/4 inch to create a border. Press the remaining crumbs down to an even thickness. Bake the crust until light golden brown and set, about 40 minutes. Transfer the pan to a rack while assembling the topping. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees.
  • In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, honey and salt and bring to a strong simmer over medium heat, whisking ingredients together once the butter has melted. Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Stir in the nuts and combine well. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and spread it evenly, keeping it within the border as best as you can.
  • Bake the bars until the caramel is thickened and just set, about 20 to 25 minutes (the caramel will continue to firm up when cooled). Transfer the pan to a rack to cool completely. Using the parchment paper, transfer to a cutting board to cut into equal pieces to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 405, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 164 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 1 gram

HONEY PECAN TRIANGLES



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After stirring up batches of these tasty bar cookies for many years, I know to include plenty on cookie trays. They have all the goodness of pecan pie and are so easy to serve to a crowd. -Debbie Fogel, East Berne, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
4 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil with 2 teaspoons butter., In a large bowl, cream remaining butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes; beat in egg yolk. Gradually beat in flour. Press into prepared pan. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and honey. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cream and pecans. Pour over crust. Bake until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. , Lifting with foil, remove from pan. Cut into 24 squares. Cut squares diagonally into triangles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHEWY PECAN SQUARES



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Deliciously chewy squares, similar to brownies minus the chocolate!

Provided by DebAC

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package light brown sugar
2 cups baking mix (such as Bisquick ®)
4 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons melted margarine, cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix brown sugar, baking mix, eggs, pecans, margarine, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; spread into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until brown and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Cut into 2-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 153.2 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

HONEY PECAN TRIANGLES



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These bars have all the goodness of pecan pie and are so easy to serve to a crowd. I've been stirring up batches for holidays for years now and it's something we all look forward to.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons butter, divided (no substitutes)
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup whipping cream
4 cups pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Line a 13 inches x 9 inches x 2 inches baking pan with foil; butter the foil with the 2 tsp of butter.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream remaining butter with brown sugar. Add egg yolk; mix well.
  • Gradually add flour. Press into prepared pan. Bake at 350' for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and honey. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in cream and pecans.
  • Pour over crust. Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Use foil to lift the bars out of the pan and place on a cutting board. Carefully remove foil. Cut into 24 bars; then cut each in haft diagonally making triangles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.2, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 32.3, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 8.4, Protein 1.4

PECAN SQUARES



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Categories     Dessert     Bake     Pecan     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.)

PECAN AND HONEY BARS



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This is a very simple and easy dessert to make, and such a delicious flavor, everyone will enjoy I'm sure!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 36-48 squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, diced, plus a little extra to grease
1 cup plain flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 lemon zest, finely grated
3/4 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
4 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
5 tablespoons whipping cream
2 cups pecans

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 14x11-inch swiss-roll tin.
  • Sift flour and salt into a bowl, Stir in sugar, then rub in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Blend egg and lemon zest. Press mixture into tin and prick pastry all over with a fork. Chill for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Bake pastry for 15 minutes, then remove from oven, leaving oven on.
  • Heat butter, honey and sugars in a saucepan until melted, then bring to a boil without stirring for 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in cream and nuts. pour over base, return tin to oven and bake for 25 minutes. Cool in tin.
  • Run a knife around pastry edge, invert on to a baking tray, place another tray on top and invert again. Cut into squares.

PECAN SQUARES



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Categories     Dairy     Dessert     Bake     Pecan     Winter     Honey     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 20 squares

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces
2 cups pecan pieces (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
3/4 cup honey
6 tablespoons whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Blend flour and powdered sugar in processor. Add butter and cut in, using on/off turns, until moist clumps form. Press dough onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
  • Stir pecans, brown sugar, honey and cream in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil until mixture bubbles, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour pecan mixture over crust. Bake until filling bubbles and is light caramel color, about 20 minutes. Cool completely. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover tightly and store at room temperature.) Cut into squares and serve.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
  • To make the squares even more decadent, add a layer of chocolate chips or toffee bits between the pecan layer and the oat layer.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the pecans by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely, so that they distribute evenly throughout the squares.
  • The squares can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Honey pecan squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their sweet and nutty flavor, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give honey pecan squares a try. You won't be disappointed!

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