Preheat oven to 450 degrees. While oven heats, place butter in an 8-inch square baking pan and place pan in oven. Once butter has melted, remove pan, tilt to cover sides with butter, and set aside.

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper. Spread the chopped pecans in a pie plate and toast for about 5 minutes ...