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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Dessert ยป Maple Pecan Bars

    Maple Pecan Bars

    Published: Nov 21, 2012 ยท Updated: Aug 13, 2019 ยท This post contains affiliate links.

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    Maple Pecan Bars are pecan pie turned into bar form that aren't as filling or as sweet as the original pecan pie

    plate of maple pecan pie bars

    But I'm not a huge fan of pie. In fact, I don't think I really like any pies... other than pecan pie {thanks to my dad's perfect version}.

    When I think of Thanksgiving dessert - my dad's pecan pie is exactly what I want. Pretty much the only dessert I want.

    There's not too much gooeyness; it's full of pecans; and it has the exact amount of sweetness I like.

    stack of Pecan Pie Bars on grey towel

    There's a teeny tiny problem with the pecan pie, unfortunately... pecan pie is super sweet and I don't usually have room for it after I eat a big meal...

    Solution: make them into bars and cut out some of the filling & use maple syrup instead of corn syrup {since it has more flavor, I thought maybe I'd be able to use a little less}

    stacks of Pecan Pie Bars with thanksgiving confetti

    The verdict: If you don't yet know what dessert you're making for Thanksgiving, I highly suggest that you MAKE THESE!

    I don't mean to yell, but these are so amazing!! SO SO SO amazing!

    So hopefully {since I am in charge of dessert this year} my dad will think these are {almost} as good as his pecan pie. But I'm bringing some vanilla ice cream to go with them just in case 😉

    hand holding Pecan Pie Bar

    Maple Pecan Pie Bars

    Maple Pecan Bars are pecan pie turned into bar form that aren't as filling or as sweet as the original pecan pie
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Resting Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    For Shortbread Crust:

    • 1 cup white whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour
    • 2 TBSP brown sugar
    • 6 TBSP butter

    For Maple Pecan Pie Topping:

    • 2 TBSP butter
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup maple syrup
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 TBSP 2% milk or unsweetened almond milk
    • 3/4 cup chopped pecans

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • Stir the flour and sugar together. Cut in 2 tablespoons butter with a pastry blender or two forks or knives until it looks like crumbly sand. Press into a 8-inch square baking pan.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, make the topping: Melt the 6 tablespoons butter with the brown sugar and maple syrup in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk together until sugar dissolves. Stir in vanilla and milk. Continue to whisk until the mixture slightly thickens {about 2-3 minutes}.
    • Stir in pecans, and remove from heat. Make sure the pecans are completely coated with the sugar mixture. Pour the pecans and sugar mixture over the baked shortbread crust.
    • Put in the oven and bake 10-12 minutes, until bubbly and slightly browned around the edges.
    • Let cool for about 20-30 minutes, then carefully flip out of pan onto a plate to cut into 12 bars. Enjoy!
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo
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    Nutrition Facts
    Maple Pecan Pie Bars
    Amount Per Serving (1 bar)
    Calories 210 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g20%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Cholesterol 20mg7%
    Sodium 72mg3%
    Potassium 66mg2%
    Carbohydrates 24g8%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 15g17%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 237IU5%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 31mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    *

    hand holding Pecan Pie Bar with bars in background

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    Comments

    1. Liz - Meal Makeover Mom says

      November 21, 2012 at 8:59 am

      Great looking recipe. I love anything made with pecans. Looks like a fun recipe for a cookie swap!

      Reply
      • memeinge says

        November 21, 2012 at 12:43 pm

        Great idea! Pecans are so tasty ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. Farida says

      November 21, 2012 at 10:52 am

      This is looks wow, I'll try it definitely! thanks you so much for sharing ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • memeinge says

        November 21, 2012 at 12:43 pm

        Thanks!!

        Reply
    3. Deanna Segrave-Daly says

      November 21, 2012 at 2:20 pm

      Oh yum yum yummy! I am a pecan freak though a big slice of pecan pie is almost too much sweet decadence even for me. That's why I love these bars -and like Liz's idea of including them in a cookie swap. Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
      • memeinge says

        November 27, 2012 at 10:44 am

        Thanks so much!!

        Reply
    4. Bonny says

      November 21, 2012 at 11:15 pm

      My husband would love these cookie bars. I hope you'll share them at our Holiday Cookie Recipe Swap. Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Serena says

      November 22, 2012 at 4:45 pm

      Wow, impressive Meme! Only 2 tablespoons butter in these delicious looking treats! I will certainly make! Love your description of the family cookbooks...SO TRUE!

      Reply
    6. Nour Zibdeh--Nourition says

      November 25, 2012 at 7:56 pm

      LOVE LOVE pecan pie and I don't want to know how many calories there are in a slice! I'll have to try these--can't wait!

      Reply
      • memeinge says

        November 26, 2012 at 6:38 pm

        Me too!! I am obsessed with these though and have yet to find someone who didn't love them ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    7. Michelle says

      November 29, 2012 at 1:13 am

      Meme,
      Thanks so much for linking up each week to Creative Thursday! These Maple Pecan Pie bars are amazing! I love pecan pie and can't wait to try these. You are being featured this week ๐Ÿ™‚
      Michelle

      Reply

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