Honey Bun Bars Crust 1/2 cup butter 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons cold water 2 tablespoons honey
Filling 1/2 cup butter 1 cup water 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1/2 cup honey 1 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Icing 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 3 to 4 teaspoons milk or cream
Crust: No need to sift flour. Measure by lightly spooning into cup and leveling off. Cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water and blend until a dough forms. With floured fingers, press onto bottom of greased 13 x 9-inch pan. Drizzle honey over crust; spread slightly. Spread filling over crust. Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with pecans. Return to oven, bake 10 minutes longer. Cool slightly, drizzle with Icing.
Filling: In saucepan melt butter in water. Bring to a boil and add flour and salt all at once. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture forms a stiff ball, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; add eggs, one at a time; beat until smooth and glossy. Stir in honey and almond extract.
