Butter Pecan Pie Squares

Ingredients:

CRUST:

1+1/2 c. whole-wheat flour

2/3 c. brown sugar

3/4 c. non-hydrogenated margarine

2 tsp. kosher salt

FILLING:

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/3 c. non-hydrogenated margarine

1/2 c. honey

3 Tbsp. almond milk

3+1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans

Instructions:

To make the crust: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, brown sugar and kosher salt. Using a fork or pastry blender cut in the margarine until mixture resembles coarse meal. Pat mixture into bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with a non-stick baking spray.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Set aside and cool.

To make filling: Put brown sugar, honey, margarine and almond milk in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and add chopped pecans. Remove from heat and pour over cooled crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Cool before cutting.