Pistachio Bars
- Crust:
- 1 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/8 cup heavy cream
- 2 3/4 cups pecan pieces, lightly toasted
- Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 15 x 10-inch sheet pan; set aside.
- 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 overmix. Press into the prepared sheet pan and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until barely golden. Let cool. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
- Filling
- In a medium saucepan, melt together the butter, brown sugar, sugar and honey. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Stir in cream and remove from heat. Stir in pecans and pour into the pre-baked cookie shell. Bake at 325 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling on top. Cool and cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/pistachio-bars-1212747 (may not work)