Maple Pecan Squares

These Maple Pecan Squares are addicting! They are a cross between a butter tart and pecan pie, two of my absolute favourite desserts! The addition of maple syrup adds a mouthwatering flavour. They are ooey gooey YUM! Prepare to lick your fingers.

Yield : 10 servings

Prep Time : 10 mins

Cook Time : 30 mins

Total Time : 40 mins

Ingredients

• base
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• filling
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2/3 cup pecan halves
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• 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.
• In a small saucepan, bring sugar and maple syrup to a boil. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, add beaten eggs. Pour syrup mixture into eggs, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Pour syrup mixture over partially baked crust. Bake at 450F for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350F and bake for 20 minutes longer.
• Cool. Cut into squares.

Recipe adapted from : @ https://www.simplystacie.net

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