Pecan Pie Bars

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Almond flour
• 1/4 cup Tapioca starch
• 1/4 cup Brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 6 tablespoons Butter, cold and cubed
• 1 Egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups Pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup Butter, melted
• 3/4 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup Corn syrup
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, tapioca starch, brown sugar, and salt.

3. 3

   Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Stir in egg yolk and vanilla extract until a dough forms. Press dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.

5. 5

   Bake the crust for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.

6. 6

   While the crust is baking, prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until smooth.

7. 7

   Stir in the chopped pecans.

8. 8

   Pour the pecan filling over the pre-baked crust.

9. 9

   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.

10. 10

    Let cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment paper overhang and cutting into bars.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.