Maple-Pecan Sticky Bars

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Maple-Pecan Sticky Bars
45 min.
30
170kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Maple-Pecan Sticky Bars, a perfect treat for any occasion! These vegetarian bars are not only easy to make but also pack a punch of rich, sweet goodness that will leave your taste buds dancing. With a buttery crust that serves as the perfect base, each bite is filled with a luscious maple syrup and pecan filling that is simply irresistible.

Ready in just 45 minutes, these sticky bars are ideal for serving at gatherings, whether as an antipasti, starter, or a sweet snack. With 30 servings, they are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home with family and friends. Each bar contains approximately 170 calories, making them a delightful yet guilt-free indulgence.

The combination of golden brown sugar and pure maple syrup creates a deep, caramel-like flavor that pairs beautifully with the crunch of coarsely chopped pecans. The aroma that fills your kitchen while baking is enough to entice anyone to sneak a taste before they’re even cooled! Plus, they can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy more time with your guests.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress with these Maple-Pecan Sticky Bars that are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • 5.5 cups flour 
  • large egg yolk 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed ()
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup pure
  • 1.5 cups pecans coarsely chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.3 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 9x9x2-inch metal cake pan. Using electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, and egg yolk in bowl to blend.
  2. Add flour and salt; beat until moist clumps form. Gather dough together. Press dough over bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan.
  3. Bake crust until golden, about 20 minutes. Cool.
  4. Combine first 4 ingredients in medium saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until butter melts and mixture is smooth. Boil filling 30 seconds.
  5. Remove from heat; mix in vanilla, then nuts.
  6. Pour hot filling into crust.
  7. Bake bars until filling is bubbling in center, about 15 minutes. Cool bars completely in pan on rack (filling will become firm). Chill at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.)
  8. Cut into 30 bars.

Nutrition Facts

Calories170kcal
Protein7.06%
Fat32.3%
Carbs60.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.39
Glycemic Load
15.16
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.2413043548232%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.59mg
Delphinidin
0.4mg
Catechin
0.39mg
Epigallocatechin
0.31mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:170.07kcal
8.5%
Fat:6.16g
9.47%
Saturated Fat:1.6g
10.01%
Carbohydrates:26.01g
8.67%
Net Carbohydrates:24.86g
9.04%
Sugar:7.6g
8.44%
Cholesterol:11.37mg
3.79%
Sodium:12.3mg
0.53%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.07%
100%
Protein:3.03g
6.06%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.36%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.73%
Selenium:8.41µg
12.01%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.53%
Folate:44.11µg
11.03%
Vitamin B3:1.43mg
7.13%
Iron:1.24mg
6.91%
Copper:0.1mg
5.03%
Fiber:1.14g
4.57%
Phosphorus:43.64mg
4.36%
Magnesium:13.19mg
3.3%
Zinc:0.46mg
3.1%
Potassium:65.16mg
1.86%
Calcium:17.54mg
1.75%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.74%
Vitamin A:75.36IU
1.51%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.26%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.04%
Source:Epicurious