Maple Chocolate Pecan Bars
Indulge in the irresistible combination of buttery shortbread, rich maple filling, and bursts of chocolate with these Maple Chocolate Pecan Bars. Perfectly sweetened with pure maple syrup and packed with toasted pecans and gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips, these decadent dessert bars bring together the comforting flavors of fall in every bite. Featuring a tender, golden crust and a luscious, caramel-like topping, they’re as stunning as they are satisfying. Whether served at holiday gatherings, potlucks, or as a cozy weeknight treat, these bars are easy to make and impossible to resist. Plus, they’re ready in just over an hour, making them ideal for satisfying those dessert cravings. Try these maple pecan bars today and elevate your dessert game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Maple syrup
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups Chopped pecans
- 0.75 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually mix in the flour and salt until a crumbly dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the shortbread crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and let it cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla extract. Gradually add the slightly cooled maple syrup mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
Scatter the chopped pecans and chocolate chips evenly over the partially baked crust. Pour the maple syrup mixture over the top, making sure it coats the pecans and chocolate chips evenly.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the filling is set and slightly bubbly around the edges.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.
Slice into 16 squares or bars. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 45 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 105 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
