Maple Pecan Bars

If you love pecan pie – then you need to try these maple pecan bars. They have thick, buttery base with a sweet maple pecan pie layer on top. Easier than making a traditional pie – using maple syrup adds so much flavor.

Ingredients:

Shortbread Base

1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams) softened

½ cup granulated sugar (100 grams)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour (281 grams)

2 tablespoons cornstarch AKA cornflour

Maple Pecan Layer

½ cup unsalted butter (112 grams)

⅔ cup maple syrup (160 ml)

¾ cup brown sugar (158 grams) I used dark

3 large eggs room temperature

1 tablespoon heavy cream something around 33% MF

½ teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon salt

2 cups chopped pecans measure after chopping