PECAN SQUARES
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
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.
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hani gamal
[email protected]These pecan squares are the perfect holiday treat! They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Roman Jani
[email protected]I made these pecan squares for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
BABUL SHOHEL
[email protected]These were the best pecan squares I've ever had! The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was gooey and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again and again.
GOHAR ULLAH
[email protected]I wouldn't recommend this recipe. The pecan squares were too sweet and the crust was too dry.
Md Monwar
[email protected]These pecan squares were okay, but I've had better. The crust was a bit too crumbly and the filling was a bit too bland.
Tasnim Sultana
[email protected]I followed the recipe but my pecan squares didn't turn out as good as I expected. The crust was a bit too dry and the filling was a bit too runny.
Kurtis Thomas
[email protected]These pecan squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a great treat for a special occasion.
AYOOLUWATOSIMI JOHN
[email protected]I made these for my husband's birthday and he loved them! They were the perfect combination of sweet and nutty.
Amon Garikayi
[email protected]These pecan squares were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.
Lily Dyer
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pecan squares turned out amazing! The crust was crispy and the filling was gooey and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Areeba Hafeez7080
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes.
Jhanzaib Akhtar
[email protected]I've made these pecan squares several times and they always turn out great. They're a favorite with my family and friends.
Africa Tube
[email protected]These pecan squares were a hit! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The crust was buttery and flaky, and the filling was gooey and sweet. I'll definitely be making these again.