Ingredients

• 1/2 cup honey
  
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
  
• 2 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
  
• 2 teaspoons finely shredded lemon peel
  
• 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
  
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 2/3 cup buttermilk or sour milk (see note)
  
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  
• Honey (optional)