Maple Pecan Bars
This is a delicious treat that's fun in the fall and for the holidays, but also perfect for any time of year.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 unsalted butter, (at room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups finely chopped pecans
Steps
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9x9x2 inch metal cake pan (or use an 8x8, but it will be thicker).
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Using an electric mixer, beat the butter, sugar and egg yolk in a bowl to blend. Add the flour and salt; beat until moist clumps form.
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Gather the dough together. Press the dough over the bottom and ½ inch up sides of pan. Bake the crust until golden, about 20 minutes. Cool.
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Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth. Boil for 30 seconds. Remove from heat; mix in vanilla, then nuts.
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Pour the hot filling onto the crust. Bake the bars until the filling is bubbling in the center, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool the bars completely in the pan on a rack (the filling will become firm).
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Chill at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours. Cut into small-sized bars.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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