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Maple Pecan Pie Bars

Maple Pecan Pie Bars

These Maple Pecan Pie Bars are rich, buttery, and irresistibly gooey with warm maple flavor and crunchy toasted pecans (and made with no corn syrup!). An easy, shareable dessert that’s perfect for fall gatherings, holiday parties, or anytime you’re craving a cozy sweet treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • medium saucepan
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Pecan Filling

  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 large eggs room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups pecans halves or pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F while you prepare the crust.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once it's melted transfer the butter to a large mixing bowl. Add in the sugar and vanilla extract to the butter and whisk until combined. Pour in the flour and salt and stir until the dough is combined, the texture of the dough will be slightly slick.
  • Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the crust is lightly golden around the edges. Allow the crust to cool slightly while you prepare the filling.
  • In the same saucepan you used before add the maple syrup, brown sugar, butter and cream and cook until the butter is melted, whisking occasionally ensuring everything is combined. Transfer the maple mixture to a mixing bowl and allow to cool for 5 minutes.Slowly whisk in the beaten eggs, fold in the pecans and salt.
  • Pour the filling into the baking pan and spread it out making sure the top is even. Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 25-28 minutes or until the top is golden and set.
  • Allow the pecan bars to cool fully in the pan. Lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper and slice into squares using a sharp knife. Serve as desired.
Keyword Christmas desserts, fall baking, Thanksgiving desserts

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