CASHEW-PECAN PIE BARS

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A buttery shortbread crust is covered with a rich maple flavored topping that is just loaded with pecans and cashews. A little piece is all you'll need.-Karen Haen, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup cold butter, cubed
TOPPING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped cashews
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Line a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with foil; grease the foil and set aside., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, syrup and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the cashews, pecans and cream., Pour over crust. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Using foil, lift bars out of pan. Discard foil; cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Ivan artist
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These bars are the perfect treat for any occasion.


Musan Ullah
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I added some dried cranberries to the filling and they were delicious!


Sarina Rahimi
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. I can't get enough of them!


Saju badshah
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a family favorite!


Sheikh Kalsap
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These bars are a little too rich for my taste, but they're still good.


Zosky Raphuthing
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I'm not a big fan of nuts, but I still enjoyed these bars.


Anish Basnet
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These bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


inspirational lyrics
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I added some chocolate chips to the filling and they were amazing!


Jone Manuhapaii
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I had trouble finding cashew butter, so I used peanut butter instead. The bars still turned out great!


Kauym Kauyn
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The crust on these bars was a little dry, but the filling was delicious.


Anju Thapa
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Glenn Yates
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I've made these bars several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a family favorite!


SYEDA OMAIMAH
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. I can't get enough of them!


khubaib khubaib
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for parties or potlucks.


Jessie Voris
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These bars are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can make them.


Malik Rizwan
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up!


Adam foued Mahfiudh
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These bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're not too sweet and they have a great texture.


rm Sharif
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I love the combination of cashews and pecans in these bars. It gives them a really unique and delicious flavor.


Ambrose Kanu
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These cashew pecan pie bars were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.