Pecan Pie Short Bread Bars with Drizzled Chocolate

Don’t you just love making a treat that is like, just a little less effort? Guys, I love a good pie (and I really love a great pecan pie). Forget “easy as pie” – this is “easier than pie!”

Especially at this point in my pregnancy (hey, 29 weeks!), I’m getting tired on my feet, and my belly is getting in the way. Like, to be honest, the idea of rolling out a pie crust right now is not my idea of fun!

But these cookie bars come together so fast! You’ll whip up a super easy short bread base – just a few ingredients and a few minutes in a stand mixer. While the shortbread bakes for 10 minutes, you chop the pecans, add in brown sugar, maple syrup, melted butter and a dash of salt. You’ll add the pecan topping to the shortbread at 10 minutes, and then bake for another 30. THAT’S IT.

Easier than pie, right?