The shortbread crust is made with a combination of both all purpose and whole wheat flours.I found the nuttiness of whole wheat flour compliments the maple and pecan in the recipe nicely. You can also make these in advance, leaving you some time on the big day to focus on other things. But beware - making them in advance just increases the chance these may be eaten before guests arrive!
Maple Pecan Bars
recipe adapted from AllRecipes
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup whole wheat flour1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
Maple Pecan Filling:1 egg
To prepare the crust, cream the 1/3 cup brown sugar and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer. Slowly add the 2 flours and continue to mix until a dough forms. Transfer dough mixture to an ungreased 8x8 inch baking dish. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork.and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven.
1/3 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
To prepare the crust, cream the 1/3 cup brown sugar and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer. Slowly add the 2 flours and continue to mix until a dough forms. Transfer dough mixture to an ungreased 8x8 inch baking dish. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork.and bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven.
To prepare the filling: to the same bowl of a stand mixer, combine together the egg, remaining brown sugar, maple syrip and pecans Pour the maple pecan mixture over the hot crust and continue to bake in the oven for an additional 12-15 minutes.
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