Maple Butter Pecan Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Combine butter and 1/3 cup brown sugar in small bowl.
3. 3
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
4. 4
   Add flour; beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture forms a dough.
5. 5
   Press evenly into ungreased 8-inch square baking pan.
6. 6
   Prick with fork.
7. 7
   Bake 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, combine 1/3 cup brown sugar, maple syrup and egg in small bowl; mix well.
9. 9
   Spread topping over hot, partially baked shortbread; sprinkle with pecans.
10. 10
    Continue baking 12-16 minutes or until lightly browned.
11. 11
    Immediately run knife around edges to loosen.
12. 12
    Cool completely.
13. 13
    Cut into bars.