Description
Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are a decadent and easy-to-make dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and pecan pie in a convenient bar form. With a crumbly buttery crust and a luscious filling loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy pecans, these bars are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Filling
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan with cooking spray and set aside to ensure the bars do not stick.
- Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt, and softened butter. Use an electric mixer to beat until the mixture becomes crumbly. Press the crumbly dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly set and slightly golden.
- Prepare the Filling: While the crust bakes, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, corn syrup, and melted butter in another medium bowl. Carefully fold in the chopped pecans and semi-sweet chocolate chips to distribute evenly without breaking them up.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the filling mixture over the warm baked crust in the pan. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 25 to 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into 16 bars and serve.
Notes
- These bars offer a simplified alternative to traditional pecan pie, making preparation quicker and easier.
- Use room temperature and melted butter as noted for the best texture in crust and filling respectively.
- Allow bars to cool fully before cutting to ensure clean slices and to let the filling set properly.
- Ideal for holiday dessert tables, potlucks, or any occasion where a crowd-pleasing treat is needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 397 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 88 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
