Honey Bars
Its the perfect size little honey bar you ever had! Not overly sweet and the flakes of salt bring out every ounce of joy this little bars packs! Its a quick and easy recipe to follow a perfect when you have a sweet tooth or in a pinch. Enjoy!
Equipment
- 1 8 x 8 inch baking pan
- 1 sauce pan
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons Butter unsalted
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 1/3 Cup Honey
- 3/4 Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Large Egg room temperature
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Cup Roasted Pecans chopped
- Flaky Sea Salt and more Pecans for topping optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉ / 176℃ and line a 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter, applesauce and honey in a sauce pan and stir in the brown sugar and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the all-purpose flour and salt and mix until just combined. Stir in the roasted pecans.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the top and spreading the batter around evenly. Add a few more pecans on top and flaked salt, if desired.
- Bake for 24-28 minutes and until the edges are lightly browned. Place on a wire rack until cool and cut into pieces.