These Brown Butter Maple Pecan Cookie Bars are a delightful treat perfect for cozy holiday baking. With a chewy cookie base and a nutty caramelized flavor from the brown butter, these bars are topped with a luscious maple glaze, making them an irresistible pecan dessert.

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Delicious Brown Butter Maple Pecan Cookie Bars

These festive dessert squares feature a rich brown butter flavor combined with crunchy pecans and a sweet maple glaze. The recipe is straightforward and yields a batch that serves 12, perfect for sharing during the holiday season.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), browned
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. Brown the Butter: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring frequently until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chopped pecans.
5. Bake: Spread the cookie dough evenly in the prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Prepare Maple Glaze: While the bars are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more syrup or powdered sugar as needed.
7. Glaze the Bars: Once the cookie bars are cool, drizzle the maple glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set before cutting into squares.
8. Serve: Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy these delicious bars at your holiday gatherings!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 squares
• Calories: 250kcal
• Fat: 12g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 35g