Rustic Texas Hill Country Pecan Pie Bars

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Sweet and nutty pecan bars with a buttery shortbread crust and rich maple-infused filling, inspired by Texas Hill Country flavors. This American recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, cold and cubed, and granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Serves 12 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup cold cubed unsalted butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 large egg and mix until dough comes together. Press dough evenly into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan forming the crust. Bake for 15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, whisk together 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 2 large eggs, 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup light corn syrup until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 1/2 cups chopped pecan halves. Pour mixture over the warm crust and return to oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes until filling is set and top is golden.
  5. Step 5: Cool completely before cutting into bars. These pecan bars are perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.

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