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Salted Maple Pecan Pie Bars
Callie Brooks

Salted Maple Pecan Pie Bars

These Salted Maple Pecan Pie Bars transform the classic pecan pie into an easier, shareable bar format — perfect for Thanksgiving or anytime you crave a gooey, nutty treat with a buttery shortbread crust and a hint of flaky sea salt.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 sticks unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • saucepan
  • rubber spatula
  • whisk
  • knife
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat softened butter (2 sticks) with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour and salt, mixing to form a crumbly dough.
  3. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
  4. In a saucepan, melt remaining 1 stick of butter. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, and cream. Heat until smooth, then remove from heat.
  5. Let mixture cool slightly, then stir in vanilla and salt. Whisk in the eggs, then gently stir in toasted chopped pecans.
  6. Pour the filling evenly over the baked crust. Bake at 325°F for 30–35 minutes, until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  7. Sprinkle with flaky salt and let cool fully in the pan. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 450IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Chill fully before slicing to avoid messy edges. Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor. You can make this dairy-free with vegan butter and coconut cream, or gluten-free using a 1:1 flour blend. Do not skip the parchment paper for easy removal.

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