Description
Maple Pecan Pie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic pecan pie, featuring a buttery shortbread base and a rich, gooey filling made with maple syrup, brown sugar, and crunchy pecans, topped with melted dark chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup maple syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing softened butter, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and salt until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of a baking pan.
- Make the filling by whisking together maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth, then fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour the pecan filling over the baked crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the bars for 25 to 30 minutes until the filling is set and edges are golden brown.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then cut into squares for serving.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the crust to avoid a tough texture.
- Ensure your oven is preheated properly to avoid undercooked bars.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting for neat squares.
- Don’t skip the chocolate drizzle for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Maple Pecan Pie Bars, dessert, pecan pie, baking, sweet treat