Maple Pecan Squares

Ooey gooey YUM! This easy bar recipe is a cross between a butter tart and pecan pie. Prepare to lick your fingers from this mouthwatering dessert.

Ingredients

Base

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup salted butter, softened

Filling

• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2/3 cup pecan halves
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and butter together. Rub mixture with clean hands until combined and crumbly. Press into a greased 9-inch square baking pan. Bake for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and maple syrup to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat immediately once it starts to boil. Cool slightly.
4. In a large bowl, add beaten eggs. Pour syrup mixture into eggs, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining ingredients.
5. Pour syrup mixture over partially baked crust. Bake at 450F for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350F and bake for 20 minutes longer.
6. Cool completely before cutting into squares.