Maple Bourbon Pecan Shortbread Squares. These will be your lifesaving go-to easy-peasy dessert! Buttery, Brown Sugar, Bourbon, Pecan & Milk Chocolate filled GOODNESS! Make these the night before an event and you are good-to-go! The best melt in your mouth, cozy fall treat to share with all your friends and family!

Must-Have Ingredient!

Marich Milk Chocolate Maple Bourbon Pecans

These are absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! Not only are these amazing for baking.. they are the BEST little treat after a long day! Fulfilling with an unmatched rich flavor. You can buy these directly through Marich! I have a discount code that will save you some money on the endless options of their chocolates!

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Recommended High-Quality Ingredient:

Nielsen Massey Vanilla Bean Paste

This is my go-to brand for all my vanilla needs. I use Nielsen Massey’s Vanilla Bean Paste in most ALL of my recipes it is THAT good!!!! You can get this from Amazon HERE!

What You’re Here For: The Recipe!

Maple Bourbon Pecan Shortbread Squares

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★★★★★

5 from 1 review

• Author: Nicole Carey
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Yield: 24 squares 1x

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Description

The perfect shortbread crust with the most addicting ooey gooey butter infused brown sugar pecan filling. Dusted with the perfect touch of powdered sugar on top! Make these the day before your event and you’ll be asked to make them again next time! Buttery, chocolatey, pecan filled shortbread squares! 

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Ingredients

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Shortbread Crust

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 cup cold salted butter, cubed

Milk Chocolate Maple Bourbon Pecan Filling

• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• ¾ cup melted butter
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• 2 cups chopped Marich Milk Chocolate Maple Bourbon Pecans

Topping

• 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar

 

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Instructions

Shortbread Crust

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 13 x 9 pan with parchment paper.
2. In medium bowl, combine flour and granulated sugar.
3. Using pastry blender or by hand, cut in butter to flour & sugar mixture.
4. Press into 13 x 9 parchment lined pan.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until set.
6. Remove from oven and set aside on cooling rack.

Milk Chocolate Maple Bourbon Pecan Filling

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and brown sugar.
2. Add melted butter, vinegar and vanilla bean paste. Stir well to combine.
3. Stir in chopped Marich Milk Chocolate Maple Bourbon Pecans.
4. Pour mixture over baked shortbread crust.
5. Place back in oven for 20 to 25 minutes. The center will be a little jiggly and it will be firm when touched. This is how it should be!
6. Cool bars in pan on baking rack for at least 2 hours before cutting. The longer you wait – the better!
7. Once cooled – cut into desired size of bars.
8. Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar.
9. ENJOY!

Notes

Oven Tip:

• If the sides are getting brown while in oven, you can put foil around the edges to keep it from being overdone. I personally love the crispier and softer pieces.

Storing Tip:

• You can store these in the refrigerator for up to one week. Allow bars to warm up to room temperature before serving!
• This are best served next day! Plan ahead and these will be the hit of your party!

• Prep Time: 15
• Cook Time: 50
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Bake
• Cuisine: American

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I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! The Marich Milk Chocolate Maple Bourbon Pecans are the true star of the show. Without a doubt, I know you will find those and more you love over on Marich’s website HERE! The best chocolate & unique flavor profiles that you will DIE for once you get your hands on them.

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