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Salted Maple Pecan Pie Bars

Salted Maple Pecan Pie Bars
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Indulge in the delightful taste of Salted Maple Pecan Pie Bars—a perfect fusion of sweet and savory. These bars capture the essence of traditional pecan pie without the fuss of a crust, boasting a buttery shortbread base topped with a gooey maple filling and crunchy pecans. Finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, they offer an irresistible contrast that will leave your guests wanting more. Ideal for holiday gatherings, casual family dinners, or any occasion, these bars are easy to make and can be enjoyed warm or cold. Prepare them ahead of time for stress-free entertaining and delight in their rich flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup salted butter, melted
  • 2 cups + 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
  • 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, or more to taste
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • flaky sea salt, for topping
  • ice cream, optional for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. For the crust, mix melted butter, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until crumbly. Press into the pan and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  3. For the filling, combine melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, heavy cream, eggs, pecans, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a pot. Bring to a boil while stirring.
  4. Pour filling over the baked crust and bake again for 28-34 minutes until slightly jiggly but mostly set.
  5. Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.

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