Ina Garten Pecan Squares Recipe
Are you looking for a perfect dessert? The Ina Garten Pecan Squares Recipe is a classic. It is buttery, sweet, and very crunchy.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Sharp knife for cutting
Ingredients
- 1 lb unsalted butter room temperature.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- 4.5 cups all-purpose flour.
- 1/2 tsp salt.
- 1 lb unsalted butter.
- 1 cup honey.
- 3 cups light brown sugar.
- 1/4 cup heavy cream.
- 2 lbs chopped pecans.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease your 9x13 baking pan well.
- Mix butter and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and flour. Mix on low speed.
- Press dough into the pan. Chill it for 15 minutes. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Melt butter, honey, and sugar. Let it boil for three minutes. Add cream and pecans.
- Pour pecans over the hot crust. Bake for 30 more minutes. Let them cool completely.
Notes
- Use high-quality butter for better flavor.
- Do not overbake the crust.
- Let the bars cool for hours.
- Cutting them cold makes clean edges.
- Toast the pecans for extra crunch.