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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.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Cooling Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 18 squares
Calories: 438 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- ¾ cup (170g) salted butter softened
- ½ cup (106g) light brown sugar
- 2 cups (282g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients
- ¾ cup (170g) salted butter melted
- 1 ½ cups (300g) light or dark brown sugar
- ½ cup (120mL) pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
- 3 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups (300g) pecans roughly chopped
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with a parchment paper sling or foil sprayed with baking spray.
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Crust
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Calories
438kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
205mg
(9%)
Potassium
153mg
(4%)
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
% 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.