Pecan Pie Bars

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Cooling Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 50 mins

  • Servings

    18 squares

  • Calories

    438 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Pecan Pie Bars

Delicious Pecan Pie Bars combine the flavors of pecan pie with a buttery shortbread base! The rich flavors of maple syrup, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in the chewy pecan filling perfectly complement the nutty flavor of this easy dessert.

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Ingredients

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Crust Ingredients

  • ¾ cup butter softened, salted, 170g
  • ½ cup brown sugar light
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 282 grams
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Filling Ingredients

  • ¾ cup butter melted, salted, 170g
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar light or dark
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup not pancake syrup, 120 mL
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 egg large
  • 3 cups pecans roughly chopped
  • sea salt for sprinkling (optional, flaky

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with a parchment paper sling or foil sprayed with baking spray.

Crust

  1. Beat butter and brown sugar in a large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or an electric mixer until creamy and light, about 1-2 minutes. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl, then add flour and salt, mixing on medium-low speed just until combined. The dough will be crumbly.
  2. Press the dough into an even layer in the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes until barely golden to set the crust. Remove the par-baked crust from the oven while you finish the filling.

Filling

  1. Whisk butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, heavy cream, vanilla, salt, and eggs in a large bowl until combined. Add chopped pecans and stir until everything is mixed together.
  2. Pour pecan filling over the shortbread crust, using a spatula to make sure the filling it in an even layer and the pecans are evenly distributed.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are set but the middle is still slightly jiggly. Remove from oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired. The bars will continue to set up as they cool.
  4. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Storage
  • Store: Store the bars in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap on the counter for up to 4 days or in the fridge for 1 week.
  • Store: Store the bars in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap on the counter for up to 4 days or in the fridge for 1 week.
  • Freeze: Freeze in a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag for up to 3 months. Let the bars come to room temperature before serving by thawing on the counter or overnight in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 438kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 11g (55%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 205mg (9%) Potassium 153mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 558IU (11%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18squares

Amount Per Serving

Calories 438 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 438kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 205mg 9%
Potassium 153mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 558IU 11%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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