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Easy Pecan Pie Bars

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These Easy Pecan Pie Bars deliver the buttery, toasty flavors of a classic pecan pie in a convenient bar form, featuring a crumbly shortbread crust and a rich caramel-like filling.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup cold butter (1½ sticks)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar (for filling)
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¾ cup butter (1½ sticks, melted)
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ tsp salt (for filling)
  • 1 tbsp bourbon (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3½ cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly coat it with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Grate the cold butter into the dry ingredients and mix until crumbly.
  4. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  5. Bake the crust for 20 minutes or until set.
  6. In a saucepan, combine the light brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, heavy cream, and salt.
  7. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 minutes while stirring.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the bourbon (if using), vanilla extract, and chopped pecans.
  9. Pour the filling over the crust and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  10. Allow to cool completely before lifting the bars out and cutting into squares.

Notes

For clean slices, chill the bars briefly in the refrigerator before cutting.

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