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Maple Pecan Bars

Maple Pecan Bars are created with a delicious shortbread crust, and topped with a maple pecan pie filling. Similar to pecan pie, but in the form of squares!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: maple pecan bars
Servings: 12
Calories: 493kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Shortbread Crust

Pecan Pie Filling

Maple Glaze

Instructions

Shortbread Crust Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 and line a 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper
  • Using a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat together the powdered sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and butter until combined and it looks like crumbs
  • Mold the dough into a ball
  • Press the dough into the baking dish to form a crust
  • Bake the crust in the oven for 15-20 minutes

Pecan Pie Filling Directions

  • Using a medium saucepan over medium to high heat, combine the butter, brown sugar and maple syrup
  • Stir the mixture until melted and the sugar is dissolved
  • Bring to a slight boil and allow to boil for 1 minute
  • Remove from heat and stir in the heavy whipping cream
  • Fold in the chopped pecans
  • Pour over the shortbread crust and spread evenly
  • Bake in the oven for 30-40 or until the mixture is set!
  • Allow to cool to room temperature before moving into the fridge overnight

Maple Glaze Directions

  • Using a large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and heavy whipping cream until combined and smooth
  • Pour over the cooled bars
  • Sprinkle the chopped pecans onto the bars
  • Allow glaze to set for 1 hour before cutting and enjoying!

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 553IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg