Peach Pecan Filled Cookies

Ingredients:

• 220g butter, chopped and softened, plus extra for greasing the pan
• 4 peaches, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 tbsp. golden syrup (such as Lyle's)
• 2 cups premium flour
• 1 cup finely ground pecans
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a 22x32 cm baking sheet with foil and grease the foil with oil.
2. Simmer the peaches with the water and golden syrup in a saucepan until the mixture thickens like jam, mashing the peaches as needed, about 12 minutes.
3. Combine flour, pecans, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir in the butter pieces until moist lumps form.
4. Spread two-thirds of the dough into the baking pan and press into an even layer. Top with the peach filling and sprinkle with the remaining dough. Bake at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Cool completely in the pan, then remove by pulling the foil tabs. Cut the cookies into bars.