{"id":321165,"date":"2025-11-27T08:15:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T08:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/pecan-pie-shortbread-cookie-bars\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T08:15:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T08:15:05","slug":"pecan-pie-shortbread-cookie-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=321165","title":{"rendered":"Pecan Pie Shortbread Cookie Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t<span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Chewy pecan-studded and maple-infused caramel atop a sweet and salty brown sugar shortbread. The result is a chewy (but not gooey), sweet and nutty bar that is practical, portable, pecan perfection.<\/p>\n<p>Pecan pie, transformed into a portable, easier to prepare package. Instead of finicky pie crust, the base is a simple brown sugar shortbread. And instead of a temperamental custard with eggs that may or may not set properly, a simple brown sugar and maple syrup caramel that bakes up to a perfectly chewy, nutty finish.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Stack of three square cut Pecan Pie Shortbread Cookie Bars on parchment, with the rest of the pan of bars in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-73811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-1-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-1.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-1.jpg\" alt=\"Stack of three square cut Pecan Pie Shortbread Cookie Bars on parchment, with the rest of the pan of bars in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-73811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-1-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Is it a cookie? A pie bar? A bar cookie? Or a little bit of all three?<\/p>\n<p>For a seemingly simple recipe, this took me more than a few tries to nail the right ratio of shortbread to pecan and the proper set to the pecan caramel layer. And by more than a few, I mean 6. Indeed, it took me 6 trial batches to perfect this recipe (I felt a little like goldilocks, but instead of bears and porridge it was pecans and caramel.)<\/p>\n<p>The winning topping ended up being the eggless version (an added bonus as the shortbread is eggless as well). While the egg made for a more traditional custardy pecan pie consistency, I had a really hard time getting it to set properly, it was always just a little too gooey and drippy, which made for an overly messy eating experience.<\/p>\n<p>The eggless topping, on the other hand, bakes up to a perfectly chewy-but-not-gooey caramel, giving the cookie bars the perfect texture and chew without the mess. The stable caramel makes these bars perfectly portable for cookie swaps, holiday parties, edible gifts and more.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-73222\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile book has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:42% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.loveandoliveoil.com\/collections\/fresh-baked-puns\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Eyes on the pies tshirt, tea towels, and stickers.\" class=\"wp-image-73637 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eyesonethepies-preview-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eyesonethepies-preview-1-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eyesonethepies-preview-1-360x360.png 360w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eyesonethepies-preview-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eyesonethepies-preview-1-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eyesonethepies-preview-1.png 695w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eyesonethepies-preview-1-600x600.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eyesonethepies-preview-1-600x600.png\" alt=\"Eyes on the pies tshirt, tea towels, and stickers.\" class=\"wp-image-73637 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eyesonethepies-preview-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eyesonethepies-preview-1-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eyesonethepies-preview-1-360x360.png 360w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eyesonethepies-preview-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eyesonethepies-preview-1-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/eyesonethepies-preview-1.png 695w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Eyes on the Pies!<\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Pie lovers, this one\u2019s for you! Get your <em>Eyes on the Pies<\/em> tshirt, tea towel, or sticker today from <strong>Fresh Baked Puns<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Pecan Pie Shortbread Cookie Bars cut into squares, one tilted upwards to show the layers.\" class=\"wp-image-73812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-2.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-2.jpg\" alt=\"Pecan Pie Shortbread Cookie Bars cut into squares, one tilted upwards to show the layers.\" class=\"wp-image-73812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The pecan pie layer is essentially a caramel made with brown sugar, maple syrup and corn syrup that melds into the shortbread layer as it bakes rather than sitting on top of it, resulting in a magical fusion of cookie and caramel.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike traditional pecan pie, where the filling to crust ratio is way out of balance (in my opinion at least, pecan pie tends to be overly sweet), these bars have the perfect proportion of sweet and salty shortbread crust to pecan caramel, making for a less cloyingly sweet pecan treat that counteracts the sweetness of the caramel with the buttery, sweet-and-salty shortbread and nutty pecans, and just a hint of maple and cinnamon.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Stack of Pecan Pie Shortbread Cookie Bars, one with a bite taken out of it to show the texture and layers.\" class=\"wp-image-73813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-3-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-3.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-3.jpg\" alt=\"Stack of Pecan Pie Shortbread Cookie Bars, one with a bite taken out of it to show the texture and layers.\" class=\"wp-image-73813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-3-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Overhead, square cut Pecan Pie Shortbread Cookie Bars on parchment, one tilted on its side to show the layers.\" class=\"wp-image-73814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-4-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-4-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-4.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-4.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead, square cut Pecan Pie Shortbread Cookie Bars on parchment, one tilted on its side to show the layers.\" class=\"wp-image-73814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-4-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-4-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The bars may seem a little greasy right out of the oven as the shortbread absorbs the (somehow buttery despite being butterless) caramel. If you can stand to wait just a little longer, I recommend leaving enough time to fully chill the bars before cutting them. This allows the caramel to fully set and the fat to return to a solid state, resulting in cleaner slices and the perfect consistency throughout.<\/p>\n<p>They also keep amazingly well if you want to make them even farther ahead of time, up to 1 to 2 weeks in the fridge if necessary (though I highly doubt they\u2019ll last that long), or 1 to 2 months in the freezer (I layer with parchment and store in an airtight bag or container).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Stack of Pecan Pie Shortbread Cookie Bars, one with a bite taken out of it to show the texture and layers.\" class=\"wp-image-73815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-5-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-5-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-5.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-5.jpg\" alt=\"Stack of Pecan Pie Shortbread Cookie Bars, one with a bite taken out of it to show the texture and layers.\" class=\"wp-image-73815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-5-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-5-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The bars are comprised of two distinct layers that intermingle in the oven: a buttery brown sugar shortbread and a maple-infused caramel chock full of toasted pecans. <\/p>\n<p>The shortbread, which is far easier to manage than a traditional pie crust, is fully baked on its own first, and then the pecan layer is added for the final bake. If you time it right, you should be able to have the pecan topping ready to go as soon as the shortbread comes out of the oven (and it\u2019s totally fine to add the topping while it\u2019s still warm).<\/p>\n<p class=\"asterisk\">When pressing the shortbread into the pan, press the very edges of the crust slightly up the sides of the pan; this raised border will help keep the liquid caramel filling from overflowing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"73818\" alt=\"The texture of the shortbread crust will appear dry and crumbly, but will stick together when squeezed.\" class=\"wp-image-73818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-1-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-1.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-1-600x900.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"73818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-1-600x900.jpg\" alt=\"The texture of the shortbread crust will appear dry and crumbly, but will stick together when squeezed.\" class=\"wp-image-73818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-1-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">For shortbread, mix dry ingredients with cold butter; the dough will appear dry and crumbly, but should stick together when squeezed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"73819\" alt=\"Pouring the shortbread cookie dough into a parchment-lined square baking pan.\" class=\"wp-image-73819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-2.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-2-600x900.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"73819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-2-600x900.jpg\" alt=\"Pouring the shortbread cookie dough into a parchment-lined square baking pan.\" class=\"wp-image-73819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pour the shortbread dough into an 8-by-8-inch parchment-lined baking pan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"73820\" alt=\"Pressing the shortbread dough into the baking pan.\" class=\"wp-image-73820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-3-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-3.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-3-600x900.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"73820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-3-600x900.jpg\" alt=\"Pressing the shortbread dough into the baking pan.\" class=\"wp-image-73820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-3-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Firmly press the shortbread into the bottom of the baking pan to form an even layer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"73821\" alt=\"Leave a small rim around the edge of the pan, which will help the filling stay in place and not leak over the sides.\" class=\"wp-image-73821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-4-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-4-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-4.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-4-600x900.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"73821\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-4-600x900.jpg\" alt=\"Leave a small rim around the edge of the pan, which will help the filling stay in place and not leak over the sides.\" class=\"wp-image-73821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-4-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-4-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I like to leave a raised edge, which will help the filling stay in place and not leak over the sides.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"73822\" alt=\"Brining the brown sugar, corn syrup, and maple syrup to a boil.\" class=\"wp-image-73822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-5-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-5-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-5.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-5-600x900.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"73822\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-5-600x900.jpg\" alt=\"Brining the brown sugar, corn syrup, and maple syrup to a boil.\" class=\"wp-image-73822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-5-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-5-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, maple syrup, cream, salt and cinnamon to a rolling boil.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"73823\" alt=\"Adding chopped pecans to the sugar syrup filling.\" class=\"wp-image-73823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-6-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-6-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-6-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-6.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-6-600x900.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"73823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-6-600x900.jpg\" alt=\"Adding chopped pecans to the sugar syrup filling.\" class=\"wp-image-73823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-6-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-6-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-6-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Add chopped and lightly toasted pecans to warm syrup.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"73824\" alt=\"Pouring filling onto pre-baked shortbread layer.\" class=\"wp-image-73824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-7-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-7-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-7-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-7.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-7-600x900.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"73824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-7-600x900.jpg\" alt=\"Pouring filling onto pre-baked shortbread layer.\" class=\"wp-image-73824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-7-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-7-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-7-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pour filling onto the baked shortbread layer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"73825\" alt=\"Spreading pecan filling evenly over the shortbread layer.\" class=\"wp-image-73825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-8-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-8-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-8.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-8-600x900.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"73825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-8-600x900.jpg\" alt=\"Spreading pecan filling evenly over the shortbread layer.\" class=\"wp-image-73825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-8-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-8-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-PROCESS-8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spread out the pecans into an even layer, smoothing with a rubber spatula, then return to the oven to finish baking.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>After the second bake, let the bars cool to lukewarm and then refrigerate for at least an hour. This will finish setting the caramel topping and re-solidify any molten butterfat that might lead to a greasy feel.<\/p>\n<p>Once fully chilled, lift out the whole block using the parchment paper as a handle and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 16 even squares using a large knife. Properly chilled, the bars should cut quite cleanly, but I still recommend wiping the knife off between slices to ensure crisp, clean cuts. I also like to break out the ruler to be sure my squares are extra precise.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Pecan Pie Shortbread Cookie Bars cut into squares, one tilted upwards to show the layers, with a paring knife and raw pecans scattered around.\" class=\"wp-image-73816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-6-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-6-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-6-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-6.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-6.jpg\" alt=\"Pecan Pie Shortbread Cookie Bars cut into squares, one tilted upwards to show the layers, with a paring knife and raw pecans scattered around.\" class=\"wp-image-73816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-6-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-6-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/pecan-pie-cookie-bars-6-1024x1536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredient Notes &amp; Substitutions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Brown sugar:<\/strong> I used light brown sugar, but dark brown works too (it will give the bars a stronger molasses flavor). If you don\u2019t have brown sugar, regular granulated sugar mixed with molasses works in a pinch (approximately 1 tablespoon molasses per 1 cup sugar).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Corn syrup\/maple syrup:<\/strong> I used a mix of syrups in the topping, with maple syrup for flavor and corn syrup for structure (and because, let\u2019s face it, maple syrup isn\u2019t cheap!) You can use all maple or all corn syrup, or even swap in another liquid sugar substitute like honey or golden syrup if you prefer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pecans:<\/strong> Lightly toasting the pecans is an important step, I recommend doing this as your oven is preheating before you bake the shortbread layer. The nuts should be coarsely chopped or broken up into pieces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Butter:<\/strong> I used regular American-style unsalted butter in the shortbread layer. If you use salted butter reduce the added salt to 1\/4 teaspoon. You can also use European style butter for an extra indulgent shortbread!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cinnamon:<\/strong> a pinch of cinnamon adds depth and intrigue to the pecan topping. I just used a small pinch for a subtle hint of spice, but feel free to add more if you want a stronger flavor. You could also add some cinnamon to the shortbread if you like.<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-73835\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"73835\" data-servings=\"16\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-custom\">\n<div class=\"recipe-body\">\n<p><h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Pecan Pie Shortbread Cookie Bars<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta recipe-meta\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-uppercase\" style=\"\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-uppercase\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-uppercase\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-uppercase\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">3<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hours<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Chewy pecan-studded and maple-infused caramel atop a sweet and salty brown sugar shortbread. The result is a chewy (but not gooey), sweet and nutty bar that is practical, portable, pecan perfection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><default:defs><default:lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-33\"><default:stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><default:stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><default:stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><default:stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><default:defs><default:lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-50\"><default:stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><default:stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><default:stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><default:stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><default:defs><default:lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-66\"><default:stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><default:stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><default:stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><default:stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/default:lineargradient><\/default:defs><\/default:svg><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-73835-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-73835-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"73835\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-73835-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-by-8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or foil.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-73835-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Lightly toast the pecans first, spread on a baking sheet in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes or until fragrant (keep a close eye on them as they can burn quite easily).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-73835-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">To prepare shortbread, combine flour, brown sugar, cornstarch and salt in a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-73835-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Sprinkle over cubes of cold butter, then mix until the butter breaks up into lentil-sized pieces (finer than you would want for a pie crust). I find it helps to use my hands to almost smoosh and rub the bigger chunks of butter into the flour, then use the mixer to break it down further. Sprinkle over vanilla and mix to combine.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-73835-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">The shortbread will appear very dry and crumbly, but should stick together when squeezed in your hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-73835-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour into prepared baking pan. Spread crumbs evenly over the bottom of the pan, then use our hand or a spatula to press the crumbs firmly into the pan, leaving a slightly raised border around the edges (this will help keep the filling in place).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-73835-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake shortbread for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top appears less shiny and the edges just barely start to turn golden brown.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-73835-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">While shortbread is baking, prepare the filling by combining brown sugar, corn and maple syrups, cream, salt, and vanilla in a saucepan, stirring until sugar is evenly moistened. Set over medium heat and bring to a frothy boil, stirring regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-73835-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove from head and stir in toasted chopped pecans, then pour over shortbread layer, spreading nuts out evenly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-73835-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until top is covered in small bubbles and no longer jiggles when you wiggle the pan.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-73835-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove from heat and let cool on a wire rack until lukewarm, then refrigerate for at least an hour to fully set the layers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-73835-step-0-11\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Cut chilled bars into 16 squares. Serve cold or at room temperature as desired. Bars will keep, refrigerated in an airtight container, for up to 2 weeks, or frozen for up to 2 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\">\n<p>All images and text \u00a9  for Love &amp; Olive Oil.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>There may be affiliate links in this post. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chewy pecan-studded and maple-infused caramel atop a sweet and salty brown sugar shortbread. The result is a chewy (but not gooey), sweet and nutty bar that is practical, portable, pecan perfection. Pecan pie, transformed into a portable, easier to prepare package. Instead of finicky pie crust, the base is a simple brown sugar shortbread. 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