Bean & Maple Syrup Bars - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (250 mL) brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) cooked or canned white beans, drained & rinsed (see tips)
• 2/3 cup (150 mL) maple syrup
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) melted butter
• 1 cup (250 mL) chopped pecans
• 2 oz (60 g) semi-sweet chocolate
• 24 halved pecans