Description
Buttery, crumbly shortbread meets a sticky, salty-sweet topping of toasted pecans and maple-glazed bacon. These bars are bold, rich, and addictive—perfect for salty-sweet lovers and tailgate snack spreads. One bite and you’ll see why this mashup is impossible to resist.
Ingredients
Shortbread Base:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
Maple Bacon Pecan Topping:
6 slices thick-cut bacon
¾ cup chopped pecans
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment.
Make shortbread: Cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla, then mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms. Press evenly into pan. Prick with a fork. Bake for 18–20 min until lightly golden.
Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain and chop into small pieces.
Make topping: In a saucepan, heat brown sugar, maple syrup, 2 tbsp butter, and vanilla until bubbling. Stir in bacon and pecans.
Pour topping over warm shortbread. Spread evenly. Return to oven for 10–12 minutes until bubbling and set.
Cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 260/ Bar
- Sugar: 13g/ Bar
- Fat: 17g/ Bar
- Carbohydrates: 25g/ Bar
- Protein: 3g/ Bar