Bakery Cafe Pecan Bar Cookies

Yield: about 60 squares

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon heavy cream
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Filling

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/8 cup heavy cream
• 2 3/4 cups pecan pieces, lightly toasted

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 15 x 10 inch sheet pan; set aside.

Crust

1. Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons heavy cream and egg yolks, mixing until smooth. Slowly add flour, mixing until just incorporated. Do not over-mix.
2. Press into the prepared sheet pan and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until barely golden. Let cool.
3. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F.

Filling

1. In a medium saucepan, melt together the butter, brown sugar, sugar and honey. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes.
2. Stir in cream and remove from heat. Stir in pecans and pour into the pre-baked cookie shell.
3. Bake at 325 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling on top. Cool and cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.

Attribution

Bakery Cafe at El Pedregal, Boulders Resort, Carefree, Arizona