Pecan Diamonds

A caramelized nut layer over a shortbread crust, this cookie is for true nut lovers.

For the crust:.

Combine flour , baking powder& salt , set aside.

Cream butter , sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.

Add egg and vanilla and beat until well combined.

Add dry ingredients , stirring until dough forms a ball.

Wrap dough and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 375f between 2 sheets of waxed paper roll the dough into a 15x10 inch rectangle 1 / 8 inch thick.

Remove top sheet of waxed paper and invert onto a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan.

Remove remaining wax paper and if necessary , patch the dough.

Prick the dough liberally with a fork to prevent shrinkage during baking , and bake 10 minutes.

Cool completely and reduce oven temperature to 350f.

For the filling:.

In a large saucepan combine butter , honey , and both sugars and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Stir in nuts and mix thoroughly.

Stir in cream and mix thoroughly.

Set cooled partially baked crust into a pan of the same size.

Carefully spread pecan mixture over partially baked crust.

Bak.

flour, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, sugar, shortening, egg, vanilla extract, honey, heavy cream, brown sugar, pecans