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Best Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars Recipe (Easy & Cozy)

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 24 squares
Calories 350
These rich and flavorful pecan pie bars combine maple syrup and bourbon for a cozy treat that's perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
  • 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Filling

  • 0.75 cup Pure maple syrup
  • 0.5 cup Light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 large Eggs (at room temperature)
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons Bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Pecan halves

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment and prepare the crust.
  • Toast pecans, cool, and chop half; leave half whole. Prepare crust with flour, powdered sugar, salt, butter, and vanilla, then bake for 18-20 minutes.
  • Mix maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, bourbon, vanilla, and salt for filling. Pour over crust and top with whole pecans.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until set. Cool completely, then refrigerate before slicing into 24 squares.

Notes

Use a sharp knife and wipe clean between cuts for neat squares.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bourbon, maple, Pecan