Description
These Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are a decadent twist on the classic pecan pie, combining a buttery crust with a luscious filling packed with chocolate chips and crunchy pecans. Perfectly sweet and rich, they make a delightful treat for gatherings or any time you want a comforting dessert bar.
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
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set it aside to ensure the bars don’t stick.
- Make the Crust: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, packed brown sugar, salt, and softened butter. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture until it turns crumbly. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake it in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prepare the Filling: While the crust bakes, whisk together the large eggs, granulated white sugar, vanilla extract, light corn syrup, and melted butter in a separate medium bowl. Once combined, gently fold in the chopped pecans and semi-sweet chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the filling.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the prepared filling evenly over the warm crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and firm to touch.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into 16 bars and serve.
Notes
- Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars offer a rich and sweet alternative to traditional pecan pie.
- These bars are easy to make and perfect for sharing at parties or family gatherings.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to ensure clean slices and set filling.
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
