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Maple Frosted Walnut Bars
5 from 2 votes

Maple Frosted Walnut Bars

These Maple Frosted Walnut Bars are an easy dessert recipe that's perfect for any special occasion!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 340 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Crust:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup butter softened
For the Filling:
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 egg
  • 1 cup walnut finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Maple Frosting:
  • 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk as needed to reach desired consistency, whole

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Start by Making the Crust:
  1. In a large bowl, use a pastry blender or fork to cut the butter into the flour. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine filling ingredients.
  1. When the crust comes out of the oven, pour filling over the warm crust and spread evenly. Return dish to oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.
  2. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
For the Maple Frosting:
  1. In a medium bowl, beat sugars, butter, and salt with an electric mixer until combined. While beating, slowly add the maple syrup. Mix in the vanilla and beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy. If necessary, add milk one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
  2. Spread frosting over cooled filling. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • * This recipe makes a lot of frosting! If you prefer a thinner layer of frosting on your bars, you can cut the frosting ingredients in half (or only use as much frosting as you like).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1square Calories 340kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 2.6g (5%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 85mg (4%) Fiber 0.6g (2%) Sugar 44g (88%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340

% Daily Value*

Serving 1square
Calories 340kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 2.6g 5%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 85mg 4%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Sugar 44g 88%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.