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Brown Butter Pecan Pie Bars

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Rich, nutty Brown Butter Pecan Pie Bars with a crisp shortbread crust and gooey maple-pecan filling, perfect for gatherings or casual snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, browned then cooled slightly
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3 cups chopped pecans
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until browned.
  3. Combine the cooled brown butter, sugar, water, vanilla, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  4. Add the flour and cornstarch to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan to form the crust.
  6. Bake the crust for 15 minutes, then set aside.
  7. Heat together the maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, and heavy cream in the same skillet until bubbling.
  8. Whisk in the beaten eggs and fold in the chopped pecans.
  9. Pour the pecan-maple mixture over the crust and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
  10. Return to the oven and bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  11. Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into squares.

Notes

Chill the pan for cleaner cuts. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

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