MAPLE AND BACON BARS

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This bacon maple bar recipe is the perfect treat when you're craving both salty and sweet. Its aroma will taunt you while it's baking in the oven. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 to 1 teaspoon maple flavoring, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in bacon and pecans. , Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. For glaze, in a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, syrup and if desired, maple flavoring. Drizzle over bars; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Raj a yadav
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I'm definitely going to make these bars again. They're a great addition to my dessert repertoire.


Abbie milligan
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Overall, I thought these bars were pretty good. They're easy to make and they taste great.


Maine Act
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These bars are a bit too dense for my liking. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Shahbaz Rajpoot
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I'm not a big fan of maple, but I still enjoyed these bars. The bacon flavor really shines through.


Talal jutt
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Sibongile Themba
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I had some trouble getting the bars to set properly. I think I might have overcooked them.


BD Gaming SHUVO
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These bars are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Its Smudgy
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I've been making these bars for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Mahlohonolo Baleseng
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I love how versatile these bars are. You can add different nuts, fruits, or spices to change up the flavor.


Dharshana Pinthu
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These bars are so easy to make. I had them in the oven in less than 10 minutes.


Batuusa Mariam
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


anime_ goth girl
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I love the combination of maple and bacon. These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


MeHedy Tech
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Oluwole Abegunrin
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These maple and bacon bars were a huge hit at my party! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.