Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Salted Maple Pecan Pie Bars, a scrumptious twist on the classic pecan pie without the fuss of a traditional crust. These bars feature a rich maple pecan filling layered atop a buttery cinnamon shortbread base. Perfect for any gathering—from Thanksgiving feasts to casual family dinners—these treats are sure to impress. Drizzle with warm maple syrup and sprinkle with flaky sea salt for an unforgettable finish that balances sweetness and richness.

Ingredients

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1 cup salted butter, melted
2 cups + 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup salted butter
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
3 tbsp heavy cream, at room temperature
2 large eggs, at room temperature
3 and 1/4 cups pecan halves
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup cold heavy cream
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
flaky sea salt, for topping
ice cream, optional for serving

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and parchment paper.
For the crust, mix melted butter, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly. Press into the pan. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden.
For the filling, combine melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, heavy cream in a pot over medium heat until boiling. Remove from heat and temper the eggs with some of this mixture before mixing everything together with pecans, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
Pour the filling over the baked crust and bake for another 28 to 34 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
Allow cooling completely before slicing into bars.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar (85g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 138mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 65mg