pecan shortbread bars

How To Make pecan shortbread bars

• 1

  With a standup mixer, cream softened salted butter.
• 2

  Add 1 3/4 cups light brown sugar. Mix until smooth.
• 3

  Add 3 cups of flour, one cup at a time.
• 4

  Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. Line with parchment paper. Press dough into prepared dish. Chill for 20 minutes
• 5

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake shortbread for 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
• 6

  Reduce oven to 325 degrees. In a saucepan over medium high heat, melt butter. Add remaining light brown sugar. Stir until smooth.
• 7

  Add maple syrup and heavy cream stirring continuously. Bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.
• 8

  Remove saucepan from heat. Add vanilla and pecans.
• 9

  Pour mixture evenly over shortbread. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
• 10

  Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Refrigerate leftovers
• 11

  Enjoy!
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