Description
These Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars offer a delightful twist on the classic pecan pie, combining a buttery crust with a rich, gooey filling loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy pecans. Perfectly baked to achieve a set, fudgy texture, these bars are an irresistible treat that’s easy to make and great for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet snack.
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 prepare the crust.
- Make the crust: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, packed brown sugar, salt, and 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture until it becomes crumbly. Press the crumbly mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake this crust layer for 12 to 15 minutes until lightly set.
- Prepare the filling: While the crust is baking, whisk the 3 large eggs, granulated white sugar, vanilla extract, and light corn syrup thoroughly in a medium bowl. Add the 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter and mix well. Gently fold in the chopped pecans and semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Combine and bake: Pour the pecan and chocolate filling evenly over the warm, partially baked crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggly in the center.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into 16 bars and serve.
Notes
- These bars are a decadent, easy-to-make alternative to traditional pecan pie that’s perfect for parties and potlucks.
- Make sure to cool the bars completely before cutting to ensure they hold their shape well.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Storing the bars in an airtight container at room temperature will keep them fresh for up to 3 days.
- For added texture, consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 397 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 88 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
