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 mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: maple pecan bars
Servings: 12
Calories: 493kcal
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!
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