pecan shortbread bars

How To Make pecan shortbread bars

• Step 1
  With a standup mixer, cream softened salted butter.
• Step 2
  Add 1 3/4 cups light brown sugar. Mix until smooth.
• Step 3
  Add 3 cups of flour, one cup at a time.
• Step 4
  Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. Line with parchment paper. Press dough into prepared dish. Chill for 20 minutes
• Step 5
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake shortbread for 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
• Step 6
  Reduce oven to 325 degrees. In a saucepan over medium high heat, melt butter. Add remaining light brown sugar. Stir until smooth.
• Step 7
  Add maple syrup and heavy cream stirring continuously. Bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.
• Step 8
  Remove saucepan from heat. Add vanilla and pecans.
• Step 9
  Pour mixture evenly over shortbread. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
• Step 10
  Let cool completely before cutting into bars. Refrigerate leftovers
• Step 11
  Enjoy!
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