Pecan Diamonds

Directions

1. 1
   For Crust:.
2. 2
   Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse meal.
3. 3
   Add water and toss lightly with fork.
4. 4
   Gather dough into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate 1 hour.
5. 5
   Butter and flour 9x13-inch baking pan.
6. 6
   Roll dough out on lightly floured surface to about 10x14-inch rectangle.
7. 7
   Fit into prepared pan; dough will come about halfway up sides.
8. 8
   Pierce dough with fork and chill.
9. 9
   For Filling:.
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    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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    Bring brown sugar, butter, honey and sugar to boil in medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.
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    Boil until thick and dark, stirring constantly, about 4 minutes; remove from heat and stir in pecans then blend in cream.
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    Pour over dough in pan and bake until edges of crust are golden, about 25 minutes.
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    Cool completely then cut lengthwise into 1-inch strips.
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    Cut diagonally into 1-inch strips to create diamonds.
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    Dust with confectioner's sugar if desired; serve at room temperature,.