Salted Maple Pecan Pie Bars: The Best Indulgent Treat for Everyone
A delectable dessert that combines the rich flavors of maple, pecans, and a hint of salt to create the perfect indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups pecans, chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, and flour until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
- In another bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, sea salt, and baking powder.
- Add the chopped pecans to the mixture and stir well.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set and slightly golden.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle a little extra sea salt on top before serving.
- These bars can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg