Indulge in the decadence of Honey Pecan Squares, a harmonious blend of sweet, nutty, and buttery flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These irresistible treats combine a crispy, buttery shortbread crust with a gooey, honey-infused pecan filling, topped with a luscious layer of creamy chocolate frosting. Each bite offers a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. Let's embark on a culinary journey as we explore the detailed recipes for these delightful Honey Pecan Squares, encompassing the classic, gluten-free, and vegan variations. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these delectable creations that are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a potluck, holiday gathering, or a simple treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
HONEY-PECAN SQUARES
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
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.
HONEY PECAN TRIANGLES
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
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.
PECAN SQUARES
If you like pecan pie, you're sure to love these bars. They don't last very long at my house.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Gradually add flour, mixing until blended. Pat into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until golden., In another small bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt until smooth. Pour over crust; sprinkle with pecans. Bake 40-45 minutes longer or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PECAN SQUARES
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
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 PIE BARS I
These pecan pie bars are great for the children and adults in any family.
Provided by MARIETA
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Cut in 1 cup of margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the prepared pan, and press in firmly.
- Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl mix together the eggs, corn syrup, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons margarine, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans. Spread the filling evenly over the crust as soon as it comes out of the oven.
- Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 117.5 mg, Sugar 15.2 g
PECAN AND HONEY BARS
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
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.
Tips:
- Use fresh, raw pecans for the best flavor. If you only have roasted pecans, reduce the baking time by a few minutes to prevent them from burning.
- Toast the pecans before using them to enhance their flavor and make them more crispy.
- 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 batter.
- Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to create a smooth and creamy batter.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can cause the bars to be tough.
- Bake the bars until they are just set in the center. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Honey pecan squares are a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. With their buttery crust, sweet honey filling, and crunchy pecans, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give honey pecan squares a try. You won't be disappointed!
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