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By Diana Rattray, About.com Guide

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Pecan bars made with butter, sugar, eggs, honey, and pecan halves.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
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Filling:
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup honey
2 eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup pecan halves

Preparation:

Combine crust ingredients in a mixing bowl; beat on low speed for about a minute, or until mixture is crumbly. Press mixture evenly into a 9-inch square baking pan or 11x7-inch baking dish. Bake in the center of a 350° oven for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until very lightly browned around edges.

Prepare filling in a mixing bowl. Combine 2/3 cup sugar, honey, eggs, 2 tablespoons flour, salt, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Blend on low speed of electric mixer until well blended, about a minute or two. Stir in pecan halves then pour over the baked crust. Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes, or until filling is set in the center. Cool then cut into bars or squares.

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