Maple Shortbread Bars Recipe

Name: Maple Shortbread Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 sticks unsalted butter, chilled; 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar; ⅔ cup real maple syrup; 2 eggs; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon maple extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups chopped pecans

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, chilled
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
⅔ cup real maple syrup
2 eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon maple extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
For crust, combine flour, sugar and salt in a bowl.
3
Cut butter into slices, and cut in with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly.
4
Press into bottom and half an inch up the sides of a 9- by 13-inch baking pan.
5
Bake 15 minutes, or until edges begin to brown.
6
Cool on rack.
7
For filling, combine all ingredients except pecans, and mix until smooth.
8
Pour into cooled crust.
9
Distribute nuts evenly over top.
10
Bake 30 minutes, or until filling is set.
11
Cool on a rack before cutting.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 sticks unsalted butter, chilled, and more.

Yes, Maple Shortbread Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Maple Shortbread Bars

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