Maple Pecan Shortbread Squares

Carol Food

Today I’d like to share my first recipe of 2025. It’s an easy and quick treat for special occasions as well as everyday. Today’s recipe is a tasty shortbread with maple syrup, brown sugar, and pecan flavors. The shortbread is pressed into a parchment-lined 8″ x 8″ baking dish to bake. While the it’s baking, beat an egg in a mixing bowl along with 1/3 cup brown sugar, maple syrup, and pecans. Pour the pecan mixture over the hot crust, and return to the oven.

Remove the shortbread from the oven and run a knife around the edges. Cool completely, then cut into 1-inch squares to serve. You may serve the squares in one dish for the family or in separate paper cupcake liners for a party.

Maple Pecan Shortbread Squares

Use organic when available. Makes 16 pieces

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Maple Pecan Shortbread Squares

These pecan shortbread bars combine a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread base with a rich, caramelized maple pecan topping.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate dessert, Christmas treats, holiday dessert, holiday treats, maple pecan shortbread squares, shortbread
Servings 16

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter room temperature (1 stick)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tbs pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
  • Line 8" x 8" baking dish with parchment paper
  • Combine flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar in a bowl
  • Mix in softened butter until a dough has formed
  • Press into lined 8×8-inch baking dish, and prick top with a fork
  • Bake shortbread in oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes
  • While shortbread is baking, beat an egg in a bowl along with 1/3 cup brown sugar, maple syrup, and pecans
  • Pour pecan mixture over hot crust, and return to oven
  • Bake until firmed, 12 to 15 minutes
  • Remove from oven, and immediately run a knife around baking dish edges to prevent sticking
  • Cool completely, then cut into 1-inch squares to serve

Enjoy!

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Carol

I was raised in Tennessee but have lived in Florida for many years. Love my small home in the Tampa Bay area and its developing garden. My decorating style is eclectic - some vintage, some cottage, all with a modern flair. Pursuing a healthier lifestyle. Spent many years in social services but am happily retired.

24 thoughts to “Maple Pecan Shortbread Squares”

  15. Maple and pecan are so good together! We really appreciate you joining us each week at the #SSPS to add your posts. I will be featuring your post next week, I hope you come back by again!

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  20. Hi Carol,
    I’ll be featuring these yummy squares at the February edition of Hearth and Soul, Carol. They look amazing! I love how easy they are to make as well. Thank you for sharing!

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