Print

Cozy Brown Butter Maple Pecan Snickerdoodle Bars

brown butter maple pecan snickerdoodle bars - featured image
Print Recipe

These bars combine the rich nuttiness of brown butter with the sweetness of maple syrup and the crunch of toasted pecans for a cozy fall treat that’s chewy, flavorful, and easy to make.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) pure maple syrup
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed (110 g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (120 g) chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly as it foams and then starts turning a golden brown with nutty aromas. Once browned bits appear and you smell a toasty scent, immediately remove from heat. Pour into a heat-safe bowl and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  2. Toast the pecans: Spread chopped pecans on a baking sheet and toast in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  3. Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled brown butter, maple syrup, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Use a mixer or whisk until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
  5. Bring it together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Fold in the toasted pecans last. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Bake: Spread the batter evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool completely: Let the bars cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

Notes

Watch the brown butter carefully to avoid burning by stirring constantly and removing from heat as soon as it browns. Toast pecans before adding to the batter to enhance crunch and flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep bars tender. If edges brown too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Bars firm up best after cooling completely.

Nutrition

Keywords: brown butter, maple syrup, pecan, snickerdoodle, fall recipe, bars, dessert, easy baking, cozy treat

Find it online: https://avabake.com/cozy-brown-butter-maple-pecan-snickerdoodle-bars-easy-fall-recipe/