Maple Glazed Pecan Pie Squares

Maple Glazed Pecan Pie Squares are a delicious dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth. These squares are made with a buttery shortbread crust, a rich and gooey pecan filling, and a sweet maple glaze. This dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients:

- For the crust:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- For the filling:
3/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
- For the maple glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. To make the crust, combine the flour and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
3. While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in the chopped pecans.
4. Pour the filling over the baked crust and return the pan to the oven. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set.
5. To make the maple glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pecan pie squares.
These Maple Glazed Pecan Pie Squares are a perfect combination of sweet and nutty flavors. The buttery shortbread crust provides a nice crunch, while the rich and gooey pecan filling is perfectly balanced with the sweet maple glaze. This dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and is perfect for any occasion.
Type of dish: Dessert squares
Main ingredients: Pecans, Maple syrup, Brown sugar