CASHEW-PECAN PIE BARS

Cashew-Pecan Pie Bars image

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

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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.