Description
Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are a decadent and easy-to-make dessert combining the rich flavors of pecan pie with luscious semi-sweet chocolate chips in a buttery crust. Perfect for gatherings or an indulgent treat, these bars offer a sweet, nutty, and chocolatey delight baked to gooey perfection.
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 thoroughly with cooking spray to ensure the bars don’t stick, then set the pan aside.
- Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, packed brown sugar, salt, and 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter. Using an electric mixer, beat these ingredients until the mixture turns crumbly. Press this crumbly dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust base. Bake it in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until it is lightly golden and firm to the touch.
- Prepare the Filling: While the crust bakes, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, light corn syrup, and 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined. Gently fold in the chopped pecans and semi-sweet chocolate chips to the filling mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the prepared filling evenly over the warm, partially baked crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling has set and no longer jiggles when gently shaken.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bars from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into 16 squares to ensure clean cuts and proper texture.
Notes
- Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars combine the traditional pecan pie flavor with rich chocolate chips for a delightful twist.
- These bars are perfect for serving at parties, holiday gatherings, or as a delicious homemade treat.
- Make sure to allow the bars to cool completely to set properly before cutting, which prevents crumbling.
- For easier slicing, chill the bars in the refrigerator after cooling to room temperature.
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
