Pecan-Pie Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   In a food processor coarsely chop pecans.
3. 3
   In a heavy saucepan melt butter and stir in brown sugar, honey, and cream.
4. 4
   Simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, 1 minute and stir in pecans.
5. 5
   Pour pecan mixture over hot shortbread and spread evenly.
6. 6
   Bake in middle of oven until bubbling, about 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Cool completely in pan and cut into 24 bars.
8. 8
   Bar cookies keep, covered, 5 days at room temperature.