Vegan Pecan Pie Bars

🧈 Shortbread Crust

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• ¾ cup vegan butter (cold, cubed)

• ¼ tsp salt

Mix until crumbly. Press firmly into a lined 8×8 pan.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.

🌰 Pecan Filling

• 1½ cups chopped pecans

• ½ cup maple syrup

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk

• 2 tbsp melted vegan butter or coconut oil

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ¼ tsp salt

Whisk everything except pecans until smooth.
Stir in pecans.

🔥 Bake

Pour filling over warm crust.
Bake 25–30 minutes, until set and bubbly.

Cool completely, then chill 1–2 hours before slicing.