Caramel Pecan Barscandies ----CRUST---- 1 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar; lightly packed 3 cup flour, all purpose 1 large egg ----FILLING---- 3 cup pecan halves 3/4 cup butter 1/2 cup honey, liquid 3/4 cup brown sugar; lightly packed 1/4 cup whipping cream CRUST: Combine all ingredients in food processor or with electric mixer until blended. Press evenly in 15"X10"X3/4" (2L) jelly roll pan. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes. FILLING: Spread pecans evenly over crust. In large, heavy saucepan, melt butter and honey. Add brown sugar. Boil 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly, until a rich brown caramel colour. Remove from heat. Stir in cream. Mix well and pour over pecans. Bake 15 minutes longer. Cool, then cut into bars. HELPFUL HINT: Take time to place pecan right side up. Freezes well. MAKES: about 50 BARS |
