Apple-Pecan Dessert Squares

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.8 cup brown sugar packed
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
• 0.8 cup butter 
• 2 cups baking apples are apples that have a sweet-tart balance and hold their shape when peeled chopped ( 2 medium)
• 1  eggs slightly beaten
• 0.8 cup brown sugar packed
• 0.5 cup pecans finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 2 tablespoons honey 
• 2 tablespoons milk 
• 1 cup cool whip frozen thawed

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• oven
• blender
• serrated knife

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon and baking soda.
2. With pastry blender or fork, cut in 3/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in apples and egg. Press mixture firmly in pan.
3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until puffed in center.
4. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, combine all topping ingredients except whipped topping. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Remove apple layer from oven.
7. Drizzle hot topping over warm apple layer; spread evenly. Return to oven; bake 4 to 6 minutes longer or until topping is bubbly. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. With serrated knife, cut into squares.
8. Serve with whipped topping.