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Honey Bars

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Time: 1 hour

Yield: 16 servings

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Honey Bars are a sweet twist on pecan blondies... with an emphasis on sweet! Smoky brown sugar, floral honey, and fruity applesauce come together for a chewy, sticky, and delectable treat with a bouquet of flavors in each bite. Filled with nutty pecans, Honey Bars are the perfect blend of crunchy and ooey-gooey. Once you sink your teeth into these bars, you'll wonder where they've been all your life. Everyone you share them with will have a similar thought, so good thing there are plenty to go around!

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pan
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted, chopped
  • flaky sea salt, optional, to taste

Directions

Step 1 -Position a rack in the center of the oven.

Step 2 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 3 -Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.

Step 4 -Line the baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the paper to overhang the edge on two sides.

Step 5 -Grease and flour the pan, tapping out any excess flour. Set aside.

Step 6 -Melt the butter, applesauce, and honey together in a saucepan.

Step 7 -Stir in the brown sugar.

Step 8 -Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl.

Step 9 -Allow the mixture to cool slightly.

Step 10 -Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 11 -Add the white whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt, mixing until just combined.

Step 12 -Let the batter cool for 20 minutes.

Step 13 -Stir in the chopped pecans.

Step 14 -Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the top and spreading the batter as evenly as you can.

Step 15 -Sprinkle lightly with the flaky salt.

Step 16 -Bake until the edges are browned and the center is set, about 24-28 minutes.

Step 17 -Set the pan on a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 18 -Use the parchment to lift the honey bars out of the pan.

Step 19 -Cut into squares and serve.

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