Pecan Squares - VeryVera

Ingredients

• 1 c (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/3 c granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 c all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/8 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 c (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1/2 c pure honey
• 1 1/2 c firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. freshly grated lemon peel
• 2 tbsp. heavy cream
• 4 c pecans, coarsely chopped