Description
Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are a decadent and delicious treat that combines the rich flavors of classic pecan pie with the convenience of bars. Featuring a buttery crumb crust topped with a gooey chocolate, pecan, and corn syrup filling, these bars are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet indulgence any time.
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 pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with cooking spray and set it aside to ensure the bars don’t stick after baking.
- Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the all purpose flour, brown sugar, salt, and softened butter. Using an electric mixer, beat until the mixture becomes crumbly. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan. Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes until it is lightly set and slightly golden.
- Prepare the filling: While the crust bakes, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, corn syrup, and melted butter in a separate medium bowl until smooth. Gently fold in the chopped pecans and semi-sweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Assemble and bake: Once the crust has baked, pour the filling mixture over the warm crust, spreading it evenly. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is fully set and firm to the touch.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pie bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. This cooling step is essential for clean slicing. Once cooled, cut into 16 bars and serve.
Notes
- These chocolate pecan pie bars provide a fun twist on traditional pecan pie by incorporating chocolate chips for added richness.
- Make sure to allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, neat slices.
- Perfect for sharing at parties or as an indulgent dessert.
- You can store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
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 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
