Maple Pecan Pie Bars
Buttery, gooey, and perfect for fall, these maple pecan pie bars are a holiday favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/4 tsp salt (for crust)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1/4 tsp salt (for filling)
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Pulse 1 1/2 cups flour, powdered sugar, cold butter, and salt in a food processor until crumbly. Press into prepared pan and bake 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, 1 tbsp flour, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in pecan halves and chopped pecans.
- Pour filling over the warm crust and spread evenly.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, until set, glossy, and the top is golden.
- Cool completely, then chill for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.