Festive Maple Pecan Bars

Hi Bold Bakers! Looking for a great edible gift to give friends and family during the holidays? My Homemade Festive Maple Pecan Bars recipe is the clear winner! Already have an account? These maple pecan bars are incredibly addictive. The pecans get all warm, flavorful, and toasty in their slightly salty caramel (with a hint of vanilla!) filling, and it all sits on top of a brown sugar shortbread crust. It’s seriously like you set pecan pie to “easy mode,” but if you still want my classic, Best-Ever Pecan Pie, you won’t have much trouble there either. I adapted this recipe from thekitchn’s pecan bar recipe, and it may have just become a staple in my kitchen!

What Are Maple Pecan Bars?

These little individual bars are the perfect dessert to serve that tastes just like the holidays! Instead of spending time creating a pie crust and perfecting your pecan pie filling, these come in a neat little package that you can bake up in no time! They’re crunchy but chewy, sweet, but a little salty. Basically, these maple pecan bars check every box that a perfect dessert should have!

What You Need To Make Maple Pecan Bars

Measuring Cups and Spoons Mixing Bowls 9×13-inch Baking Dish Parchment Paper Medium Saucepan

How To Make Maple Pecan Bars

Pecan pie is a staple on Thanksgiving and Christmas tables, but this version may just be even more delicious! Here is how you make maple pecan bars (and don’t forget to get the full recipe with measurements, on the page down below):

Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making Maple Pecan Bars

No pecans? Try this with walnuts or sliced almonds! Don’t be shy about using the salt and vanilla! It really gives the caramel an incredible flavor. Use salted butter for even more flavor! Brown sugar is a key ingredient. Don’t have brown sugar? Make your own! Bake this in a large pie pan and cut it into slices like a pie for the holidays!