Maple Pecan Pie Shortbread Bars
Maple Pecan Pie Shortbread Bars are a decadent dessert combining buttery shortbread with a rich maple pecan topping for a chewy, crunchy delight.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Saucepan
- Rubber spatula
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- For the shortbread crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- For the maple pecan topping:
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecans roughly chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and creamy.
- Add flour and salt; mix until dough forms.
- Press dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 18–20 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Bring to a gentle boil for 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, pecans, and salt.
- Pour pecan mixture evenly over baked shortbread crust.
- Bake again for 20–25 minutes, until the topping is set.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx. 1 bar out of 16):
- Calories: 340
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 22g