Pecan Pie Bars
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Pecan Pie Bars
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So much easier than it's cousin the pie, these pecan pie bars are a laid-back version with a flaky shortbread cookie crust and your favorite pecan pie filling smothered on top!
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Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups flour
Pecan Pie Topping
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled to room temp
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2½ cups pecan halves chopped
Instructions
Prepare Shortbread Cookie Crust
- Preheat oven to 325℉, line 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper. (Be sure that the corners are folded in nicely, otherwise the topping will seep through)
- Mix the melted butter, sugar, vanilla and salt in a medium size bowl.
- Add the flour and stir completely.
- Press firmly into the baking dish, make sure the layer of the crust is nice and even.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes until the edges are lightly browned.
- Remove from oven, poke holes with a fork.
Prepare the Topping:
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Whisk the eggs, add maple syrup, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla and salt. Add melted butter and whisk to combine.
- Add the pecans. Stir to combine until pecans are completely coated in the sugar mixture.
- Pour over the cookie crust, spread into an even layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set.
- Let cool to room temperature completely before cutting. Best if bars cool for 3 hours or more before slicing to allow time to set.
Notes
- Maple Syrup: use a grade A maple syrup, not a pancake style syrup.
- Pecans: it’s easiest to start with halved pecans, then give a quick chop. If you have fresh pecans you can shell them, halve them and then chop.
- Cooling: Let the bars cool completely before cutting them, this allows the filling to set up nicely and gives you a nice clean cut. If needed you can cool to room temperature and place in the refrigerator to cool completely.
- Storage: Store these bars in a sealed container for 2 days at room temperature or 4-5 days in the refrigerator
- Freezing: these bars can be frozen for up to 3 months. To thaw, place them in the refrigerator overnight. Then remove and serve cold, or warm slightly in the microwave if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
87mg
(4%)
Potassium
73mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
562IU
(11%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 562IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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