Ingredients for Coconut Maple Pecan Bars
- All Purpose Flour
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- Sweetened Coconut
- 1 cup pecan halves
- Maple Syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
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How to Make Coconut Maple Pecan Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, and ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes.
- Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumbly mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the topping. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut, 1 cup pecan halves, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup maple syrup.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the coconut is lightly toasted and has absorbed most of the syrup (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove the shortbread crust from the oven and immediately spread the warm coconut mixture evenly over the top.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes, or until the coconut topping is golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
36g
Fat
16g
Carbs
5g
