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Maple Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

Maple Pecan Pie Bars

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Maple Pecan Pie Bars ridiculously easy dessert recipe These maple pecan bars are simple quick taste like pecan pie A great tech for parties 155

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Let it cool slightly.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  • Stir in the chopped pecans until they are evenly distributed throughout the filling.
  • Pour the pecan filling evenly over the pre-baked crust.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are lightly golden brown.
  • Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  • Once completely cooled, use a sharp knife to cut the bars into squares.