TOFFEE BAR COOKIES 
1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened (no substitutions)
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. vegetable shortening
2 c. all purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt

TOPPING:

1/2 c. unsalted butter, cut up (no substitutions)
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/3 c. honey
1/4 c. heavy or whipping cream
1 lb. pecan halves

Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan with foil. Beat butter and sugar in mixer bowl until light. Add shortening and continue beating until light. Combine dry ingredients in medium bowl, gradually add to butter-shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Press evenly into prepared pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.

Topping: Meanwhile heat butter, sugars and honey in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until butter is melted and sugar dissolves. Bring to boil and boil 3 minutes. Stir in cream, then pecans until well coated.

Pour topping over crust, spreading evenly. Bake 25 minutes or until entire top is bubbling. Cool completely on wire rack. Invert pan; remove pan and peel of foil. Invert again and cut into 1 1/2 x 1 inch diamonds. Makes 30.

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Toffee Bar Cookies
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 Teresa (California) says:
Stumbled on this recipe years ago, and came back here to reprint since my copy is well worn at this point. I make many batches every Christmas and give to family, friends, and teachers. It is a huge favorite and I always get raving comments back. The one year I didn't make them my friends were not happy with me!

 

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