Published: Nov 29, 2018 · Modified: Aug 11, 2019 by Carolyn

Pecan Toffee Bars

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Getting healthy for the New Year doesn’t have to mean skipping dessert. Try these sugar free Keto Pecan Toffee Bars. You won’t regret it, I promise! Now with an instructional video.

One of my favorite keto holiday treats now has its own How To Video! Check out how easy it is to make these sugar free Pecan Toffee Bars.

There are two ways of looking at this New Year thing. Depending on your perspective, you might be saying:

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Woot woot, welcome to 2016!!!

Or, if this change of calendar year has snuck up on you, you’re all:

OH CRAP, IT’S ALREADY 2016, HOW DID THAT HAPPEN!???!”

Where do you fall on that spectrum? I think I am somewhere in the middle. It’s astonishing how quickly time moves as you get older and no matter how aware I am that a new year is coming, I always feel a little caught off guard.

But at the same time, I always feel the excitement that a new year and a new start brings. I don’t make New Year’s resolutions anymore, as I know full well that life might throw me a curve ball and those grand plans will fall to the wayside. I have no interest in feeling guilty for not living up to my own grandiose expectations.

But I do have ideas and plans and dreams and I get pretty excited about getting after it in the year to come. Whether or not I can bring them all to fruition remains to be seen.

Proof that I am constantly surprised at the rapid passing of time are these low carb Pecan Toffee Bars. I developed this recipe well before the holidays with every intention of getting it up before Christmas. That didn’t happen, obviously.

But in the end, I am rather glad about that. I sensed a little “holiday sweets” ennui from my readers and I decided to hold these back for a bit. I would have hated to see them get lost in the shuffle of holiday cookie recipes. They are much too tasty to be overlooked! And besides, any time is a good time for pecans and toffee. Right? Right? Am I right?

Tips for Pecan Toffee Bars

The almond flour shortbread crust on these bars is simply divine. It’s crisp to bite into but also melt in your mouth delicious, as all good shortbread should be. Be sure to pre-bake it and let it cool before adding the topping. That process is part of what helps it crisp up so nicely.

The toffee is made with Swerve Sweetener, an erythritol based sweetener. Let’s be honest, low carb sweeteners do not behave exactly as sugar does. So while Swerve does caramelize, it takes a little coaxing. You need to make sure you boil the toffee mixture enough. Do not panic if it smokes a bit, as this is normal when caramelizing erythritol based sweeteners.

Be sure to stand near that pan while it caramelizes as it can over cook and burn, just like a sugar based toffee. Watch it carefully and when it deepens to amber, remove it from heat immediately.

When you add the vanilla, it will bubble vigorously. This is also normal for any toffee recipe.

Don’t pre-toast the pecans, as they will get plenty toasted during baking. I used pecan halves but you can use chopped pecans as well, as long as they are raw and unsalted. I’ve made these several times and I actually find that some chopped pecans makes the bars easier to cut in the end.

Let the bars cool completely before cutting, and use a very sharp large knife. Because of the hardness of the toffee, these can shatter a bit when cutting. A very good chef’s knife helps. Also be sure to cut straight up and down, without sawing.

These delicious keto Pecan Toffee Bars make a fabulous gift for anyone. If you can pry them from your own fingers!

More Fabulous Keto Pecan Recipes

Keto Butter Pecan Cookies

Keto Cranberry Pecan Biscotti

The Best Keto Pecan Pie

Low Carb Maple Pecan Scones

Butter Pecan Ice Cream Pie

Cinnamon Roasted Nuts

Low Carb Pecan Cookies

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Low Carb Pecan Toffee Bars with a shortbread crust

Keto Pecan Toffee Bars

These sugar-free, low carb Pecan Toffee Bars taste just like pecan pie. Eating healthy doesn't have to mean skipping dessert!

4.44 from 44 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Dessert

Keyword: keto pecan toffee bars

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 45

Servings: bars

Calories: 247kcal

Ingredients

Shortbread Crust:

1 ¼ cups almond flour
¼ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter chilled and cut into small pieces

Topping:

¾ cup granulated Swerve Sweetener
½ cup butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
2 tablespoon powdered Swerve Sweetener
2 ½ cups pecans (some chopped, some whole)

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Instructions

Shortbread Crust:

Preheat oven to 325F and line an 9x9 or 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In the bowl of a food processor, combine almond flour, powdered sweetener, and salt. Pulse to combine. Sprinkle with butter pieces and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Alternatively, you can cut in butter with a pastry cutter.
Press into bottom of prepared baking pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until just beginning to brown on the edges. Remove and let cool while preparing topping.

Topping:

In a medium heavy-duty saucepan over medium heat, combine Swerve and butter and stir until Swerve is dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook without stirring until mixture darkens to amber, about 5 to 7 minutes (time may vary depending on the quality of your cookware).
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt. If the mixture appears to be separating, stir in 2 tablespoon of powdered Swerve Sweetener until it comes back together.
Sprinkle crust evenly with pecans. Pour toffee mixture evenly overtop. Bake another 15 to 20 minutes, until topping has darkened and bubbles thickly. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts

Keto Pecan Toffee Bars

Amount Per Serving (1 bar)

Calories 247 Calories from Fat 217

% Daily Value*

Fat 24.1g37%

Carbohydrates 4.3g1%

Fiber 2.6g10%

Protein 3.5g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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