Description
These Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars offer a delicious twist on the classic pecan pie, combining a buttery crust with a rich, gooey filling studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy pecans. Perfectly sweet and decadently nutty, these bars are easy to prepare and ideal for sharing at gatherings or as a special 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 Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside to prepare the crust.
- Make the Crust: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, packed brown sugar, salt, and softened unsalted butter. Beat the mixture with an electric mixer until it becomes crumbly. Press this crumbly dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
- Bake the Crust: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake the crust for 12 to 15 minutes until it is lightly baked and set. Remove from oven but keep the oven on for the filling.
- Mix the Filling: While the crust bakes, whisk together the large eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, light corn syrup, and melted butter in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined. Then gently fold in the chopped pecans and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Combine and Bake: Pour the prepared filling evenly over the warm crust in the pan. 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: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into 16 bars and serve.
Notes
- These bars are an easier, handheld alternative to traditional pecan pie, making them perfect for parties and potlucks.
- For best results, ensure the crust is slightly cooled before adding the filling to avoid a soggy bottom.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts if you prefer a different nut flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 397 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 88 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
