Granny's Famous Maple-Coconut Christmas Bars

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Make the crust:

Step 2

Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with aluminum foil or parchment paper so that it goes up all 4 sides.

Step 3

Melt 1 stick salted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then continue cooking until it boils and turns a light golden color, 3 to 5 minutes. There will be some toasty milk solids that settle in the pan, they’re a good thing. Add 1/2 cup pakced brown sugar, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and a generous pinch of salt. Mix with a wooden spoon until a thick ball of dough develops.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to the baking pan and use the spoon to press it into a rough, even layer. Cover with plastic wrap and use your hands to press and smooth the dough out. Remove the plastic wrap.

Step 5

Bake until the crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool while you make the filling.

Step 6

Make the filling:

Step 7

Stir 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 large egg white, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Sprinkle 2 cups flaked, sweetened coconut over the crust. Sprinkle 1 cup finely chopped chocolate or mini chocolate chips and 1 cup toasted pecans over the coconut. Pour the maple mixture evenlly over the top.

Step 8

Bake until the top is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool slightly before grasping the foil or parchment and removing the slab from the pan to a wire rack. Let cool completely before cutting into 16 bars.

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