Description
These dairy-free maple pecan bars are dense, chewy dessert squares featuring a buttery shortbread crust topped with caramelized nuts. Offering a rich, autumnal flavor profile that satisfies any sweet tooth, this recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings or a quick, comforting treat. By using pure maple syrup and toasted pecans, these bars achieve a sophisticated taste without any dairy, ensuring everyone can enjoy a slice of homemade luxury.
Ingredients
150g Unsalted Dairy-Free Butter (divided)
2/3 cup Brown Sugar (packed, divided)
1/2 tsp Cooking Salt (divided)
1 cup Plain Flour
2 cups Pecans (toasted)
1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup
2 Large Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180C/350F and grease a 20cm square baking pan.
Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a bowl, mix half the melted dairy-free butter, half the brown sugar, and a portion of the salt.
Stir in the flour until a cohesive dough forms.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Bake the base for 20 minutes and remove from the oven to cool slightly.
While the base cools, whisk together the remaining melted butter, remaining brown sugar, remaining salt, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
Stir in the toasted pecans until well coated.
Pour the pecan mixture over the partially baked crust.
Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the topping is set.
Allow to cool completely in the pan before lifting out by the parchment paper and slicing into squares.
Notes
Ensure you toast your pecans before adding them to the filling for maximum aroma and flavor. Cooling the base before adding the filling is critical for maintaining structural integrity. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
