Almost everything is done at our new apartment. We just need a mattress, boxspring, nightstands, kitchen trashcan, a laundry hamper with wheels…. I don’t understand how there’s so much to do! We’ve actually been sleeping here for over a week now and the place is still a cluttered mess. 🙁
It probably doesn’t help that I got sick this past weekend and all I want to do is lay in bed. Let’s just say that things are moving in slow motion around here. I really need to kick start my immune system because it’s been slacking lately.
These bars are SO easy to put together and make enough to feed an army. Seriously. You can cut them into little squares and they’d probably last a large family a week. You can halve the recipe and bake it in an 8×8 pan rather than a 13×9. Oh, these definitely aren’t recommended by your dentist, by the way. They’ll stick to your teeth and get in every nook and cranny that they can find. Use caution when consuming them, but know that they’re worth it.
From A Cup of Sugar… A Pinch of Salt
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2/3 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons whipping cream
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 13x9 pan with foil, leaving some hanging over the sides of the pan.
- Place pecans on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, just toasting it. Set aside to completely cool.
- Mix the flour, powdered sugar, and 3/4 cup cubed butter together until the batter comes together into large crumbs. Using your hands, press the crumb mixture evenly on bottom and 3/4 inch up the sides of the pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Place on wire rack to completely cool, about 15 minutes.
- While you are waiting for the bottom to cool, put the brown sugar, honey, 2/3 cup butter, and whipping cream in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in toasted pecans. Carefully pour or spoon the mixture on top of the cooled crust. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Allow to completely cool before cutting.
what do you think about replacing the honey with maple syrup?
I’d say give it a try and let me know how it goes! 🙂