MAPLE AND BACON BARS

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This bacon maple bar recipe is the perfect treat when you're craving both salty and sweet. Its aroma will taunt you while it's baking in the oven. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 to 1 teaspoon maple flavoring, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in bacon and pecans. , Spread into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. For glaze, in a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, syrup and if desired, maple flavoring. Drizzle over bars; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Vincent Patterson
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These bars are just okay. I wouldn't make them again.


raphael agbese
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out differently. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.


Johir Molla
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These bars are a lot of work, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious!


Porfy Alaniz
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the bars turned out great in the end.


Ronald's Reagan Ouma
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Donnovan Velasco
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfect. They're so rich and decadent.


Dumisa Gcwan
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These bars are so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


KAMAL RANA
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them. My kids especially loved the bacon.


Muhammad Mk
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These bars are the perfect treat for a party or potluck. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Raju Malik Vlogs
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I've never been a fan of maple syrup, but I loved these bars. The bacon really balances out the sweetness.


Julian plays Minecraft
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of maple and bacon.


Fatema Ahmed Ashfi
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I was a bit skeptical about the maple and bacon combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. These bars are delicious!


SKS GAMING
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I've made these bars several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Balbd Bk
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These maple and bacon bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.