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Perfect Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars

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These maple bourbon pecan pie bars combine a buttery crust with a gooey, nutty filling featuring toasted pecans and a subtle bourbon kick, perfect for cozy fall indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅔ cup (160ml) pure maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) bourbon
  • ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in cold, cubed butter using a food processor or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  2. Press crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch baking pan, creating an even layer. Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Remove and cool slightly.
  3. While crust bakes, toast chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and cool.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, bourbon, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and glossy.
  5. Gently fold toasted pecans into the filling mixture, ensuring even distribution without crushing.
  6. Pour filling over baked crust and spread evenly. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes until filling is set but slightly jiggles in the center.
  7. Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan on a cooling rack. Use parchment paper overhang to lift bars out and slice into 16 squares. Wipe knife between slices for clean cuts.

Notes

Use cold butter for the crust and melted butter for the filling. Toast pecans to enhance flavor. Avoid overbaking to keep filling gooey. Line pan with parchment paper with overhang for easy removal. Warm and dry knife between slices for clean cuts. Can substitute gluten-free flour and dairy-free butter for dietary needs.

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