These squares are my husband's favorite. We get some real, pure maple syrup from back home in Ontario, Canada, and they are just delicious. Hope you enjoy these bar cookies as much as we do!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.33 cups packed brown sugar
- 0.5 cups softened butter
- 1 large egg
- 0.33 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 0.5 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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2
Combine flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar in a mixer. Mix in softened butter until a dough has formed. Press into an ungreased 8x8-inch baking pan; prick dough with a fork.
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3
Bake shortbread in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, beat egg in a mixing bowl along with 1/3 cup brown sugar, maple syrup, and pecans. Pour pecan mixture over hot crust, and return to oven. Continue baking until topping has firmed, 12 to 15 minutes.
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5
Remove from oven, and immediately run a knife around the edges to prevent sticking. Cool completely, then cut into 1-inch bar cookies to serve.
Nutrition Facts
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