Best 7 Maple Walnut Pie Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors with our Maple Walnut Pie Bars, a harmonious blend of sweet, nutty, and buttery goodness. These irresistible treats are crafted with a buttery shortbread crust, a luscious maple filling, and a crown of caramelized walnuts, creating a textural masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds.

For those who savor the classic allure of maple and walnuts, our Maple Walnut Pie Bars are a dream come true. The rich maple filling, reminiscent of golden autumn hues, is perfectly complemented by the crunch of toasted walnuts, delivering a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a cozy cabin in the woods.

If you're seeking a delightful variation, our Maple Walnut Pie Bars with Cream Cheese Swirl offer a delightful twist. The creamy, tangy filling, swirled into the maple filling, adds a layer of complexity and richness that will leave you craving more.

For those with a gluten-free preference, our Gluten-Free Maple Walnut Pie Bars provide an equally delectable experience. The almond flour crust and maple filling come together seamlessly, ensuring that you won't miss the traditional wheat flour.

Additionally, our Vegan Maple Walnut Pie Bars cater to those following a plant-based lifestyle. With a flaky crust made from coconut oil and maple syrup, and a luscious filling crafted from plant-based milk, these bars offer a guilt-free indulgence that is just as satisfying as the classic version.

Each recipe is meticulously detailed with easy-to-follow instructions, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can recreate these delectable treats in their own kitchens. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, our Maple Walnut Pie Bars are sure to become a beloved addition to your recipe collection.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MAPLE WALNUT SHORTBREAD BARS



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Maple and walnut are a winning combination in these buttery bars that are a refreshing alternative to a chocolate dessert.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 11h35m

Yield sixteen 4 by 1-inch bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into chunks, at room temperature, plus more for pan
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons real maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, optional
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for working with dough
1/4 cup rice flour
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Cut a piece of foil 8 by 16-inches. Butter the corners and sides of an 8-by-8-inch baking pan. Line the pan with the foil, leaving an overhang on two sides.
  • Beat the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Reduce the speed to medium and add the egg yolk, syrup, vanilla extract and vanilla bean seeds if using. Reduce the speed to low, add the flours and salt, all at once, and beat until just combined. Add the walnuts and continue to mix until fully combined.
  • Using your hands, drop the dough in pieces evenly into the prepared pan. Flour your hands lightly and press the dough together and into the corners of the pan. Put a piece of waxed paper on top of the dough and use something square and heavy-another pan, a pound of cold butter-to press the dough into the pan and make a smooth, even top. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • When it is firm, use a fork to score the dough all over. Bake until deep golden brown and starting to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 45 minutes. Cool completely on a rack, about 2 hours, then wrap with plastic wrap, and let sit at room temperature overnight.
  • Place a lightweight cutting board or a baking rack over the top of the pan. Flip and set on the counter. Gently pull the pan from the foil and the foil from the pan to lift off the pan. Gently peel the foil off the bar. Place another lightweight cutting board on top, and flip the bar right-side-up.
  • Using a sharp, serrated knife, slice the square in half. Then slice each half into 8 bars.

MAPLE WALNUT BARS



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This is a maple flavored bar with a delicious cream cheese icing.

Provided by Debbie Rowe

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter
1 cup real maple syrup
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup ground walnuts
½ cup butter, softened
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3 tablespoons real maple syrup
⅜ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8 x 8 inch pan.
  • In a medium bowl combine flour and baking soda. Mix well and set aside.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, blend brown sugar and 1/2 cup margarine to form a grainy paste. Scrape down sides of bowl, then add 1 cup syrup, egg and vanilla. Beat at medium speed until smooth.
  • Add the flour mixture and walnuts and blend at low speed just until combined. Pour batter into baking pan and smooth top with a spatula. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan.
  • To Make Maple Frosting: In a medium bowl, cream 1/2 cup margarine and cream cheese with an electric mixer at high speed. Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 3 tablespoons maple syrup, and beat until smooth. Slowly add confectioners sugar and reduce mixer speed to low. Once sugar is added mix until smooth. If frosting appears thin gradually add confectioners sugar until frosting thickens. Spread frosting on top of bars in pan and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 140.7 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

MAPLE WALNUT PIE



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For a sweet and nutty pie, try this dessert. To keep nuts fresh, we store them in the freezer to help them maintain their natural oils.-Jerry and Mary Phillips, Bayfield, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup maple syrup
4 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
Dash salt
1-1/3 cups walnuts, broken
Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix syrup, eggs, sugar, butter and salt until smooth. Fold in walnuts. Pour into pie crust; cover edge of pastry with foil. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake 25 minutes more or until the filling is set. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MAPLE WALNUT BARS



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Embrace the Christmas season by baking these maple and walnut bars - a delicious dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup real maple syrup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter, the granulated sugar and egg yolk with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl occasionally. Add flour and salt; beat until moist clumps form. Press dough in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat syrup, brown sugar, whipping cream and 3 tablespoons butter to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and walnuts. Pour hot filling over partially baked crust.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until filling is bubbling in center. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Refrigerate 1 hour. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 90 mg

MAPLE WALNUT COOKIE BARS



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This recipe was created from an old recipe. I added nuts to the crust. I also added maple syrup and butter to the filling. I topped it off with a white chocolate maple drizzle. Enjoy!

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

COOKIE CRUST
1/3 c light brown sugar
1/2 c softened butter
1/3 c ground walnuts
1 1/3 c flour
FILLING
1/4 c butter
2/3 c brown sugar
1/4 c maple syrup
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 c chopped walnuts
3 Tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla
VANILLA MAPLE DRIZZLE
white chocolate chips
real maple syrup

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degree's. Combine all ingredients for the cookie. It's easier to use your hands. Combine well. Press dough in to an 8 inch square parchment lined pan. You can use foil if you grease it well.
  • 2. Bake at 350 until edges are slightly browned. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • 3. Make the filling. In a sauce pan. Combine all ingredients together except for the nuts,and vanilla. Stir and cook over high heat until boiling. Reduce heat to medium high.Stir until the mixture gets thickened. This should take about 7-10 minutes.
  • 4. Add the vanilla and nuts. Pour on top of cookie crust. Spread mixture evenly on top. Place back in oven and bake about 20-30 minutes. The filling will look thick and browned nicely.
  • 5. Remove from oven and cool. Cut in to squares. Serve alone,or with ice cream on top.

MAPLE WALNUT BARS



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This is a quick and easy bar cookie made with a cake mix crust. I was given a huge bottle of maple syrup on the condition that I make cookies and this is what I used it for. These are not overly sweet and a great fall cookie.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix (I used a vanilla)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • For the bottom layer, in a large bowl, combine cake mix, butter and egg.
  • Stir until mixture forms a thick dough.
  • Press evenly into the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden.
  • Meanwhile, for the top layer, in a large bowl, combine syrup, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
  • Beat with an electric mixer until well combined.
  • Stir in walnuts.
  • Pour over hot bottom layer; spread to cover the entire surface.
  • Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until the top layer just starts to set.
  • Cool completely in pan.
  • Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.9, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 182.2, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 20.3, Protein 2.9

WALNUT PIE BARS



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This recipe is a riff on a FB post on Pecan Pie Bars. Instead of using crescent roll pastry, I used pie pastry. I changed out pecans for walnuts, since that's what I had on hand. I also toyed with some of the ingredients. Surprise! They are a hit with the family! I hope you like them, too. =^..^=

Provided by Fran Miller

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pie pastry
1 c chopped walnuts
1 Tbsp butter or margarine
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c light corn syrup, like karo
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mist a pizza pan or a cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place the pastry in the middle of the pizza pan and, using a rolling pin, roll a few times in an outward direction to stretch the crust a little. Fold over the edges. Bake for 8 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven. The crust will still be light, but it's OK!
  • 2. While the crust bakes, chop the walnuts & set aside. Melt butter in a medium glass measuring cup or microwave-safe bowl for about 20 seconds. Add sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and egg to the melted butter. Stir in the chopped walnuts. Whisk together well.
  • 3. When the crust comes out of the oven, pour the nut mixture over the crust and even out. The folded edges should keep the mixture on the crust. Bake for about 15 MORE minutes, or until the nut mixture is bubbly and golden brown.
  • 4. Remove from oven and cool for about 15 minutes, then cut into 16 pieces (or more) with a pizza cutter. I actually also cut off the crust folds, but that's up to you. Continue cooling or eat warm, if you can't wait. =^..^=

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark maple syrup instead of light maple syrup.
  • To make the crust extra crispy, bake it for a few minutes before adding the filling.
  • Be sure to use cold butter when making the crust. This will help it stay flaky.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can use a pastry blender or two forks to cut the butter into the flour.
  • The filling can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Serve the bars warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

These maple walnut pie bars are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. With their flaky crust, creamy filling, and crunchy walnuts, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give these maple walnut pie bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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