Description
Maple Pecan Shortbread Bars are a delicious dessert combining buttery shortbread with maple syrup and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together.
- Add flour, salt, and maple syrup. Mix until combined.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
- Press the dough into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Can be topped with chocolate if desired.
- Use fresh pecans for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Maple Pecan Shortbread Bars