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Brown Butter Pecan Pie Bars

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Warm, nutty, and irresistible, these Brown Butter Pecan Pie Bars combine the caramel notes of browned butter with the toasty crunch of pecans for a comforting fall dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3 cups chopped pecans
  • Optional: flaky sea salt or coarse sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Place the 1 cup unsalted butter pieces in a skillet over medium heat and stir constantly until browned.
  3. Allow the brown butter to cool slightly, then mix in 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well combined.
  4. Add 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tablespoon cornstarch to the butter-sugar mixture; stir until a crumbly dough forms.
  5. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
  6. Bake the crust for 15 minutes, then set aside.
  7. Combine 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup heavy cream in the same skillet over medium heat, whisking until well combined.
  8. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then whisk in 2 beaten eggs.
  9. Fold in 3 cups chopped pecans.
  10. Pour the pecan-maple mixture over the baked crust and spread evenly; sprinkle with optional sea salt.
  11. Return to the oven and bake for 25 to 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  12. Cool completely in the pan, then use parchment to lift and cut into squares.

Notes

Brown the butter slowly and watch carefully to avoid burning. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: pecan pie bars, brown butter, dessert bars

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