Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are the delightful treat that combines rich chocolate with crunchy pecans, all nestled in a buttery crust. Perfect for gatherings or an indulgent evening at home, the bars make any occasion sweeter. Get ready to impress with Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars, a dessert that’s both simple and satisfying.
When making Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars, feel free to substitute the light corn syrup with dark corn syrup based on your preference for flavor. For those avoiding chocolate or who have allergies, you can explore using carob, though it will change the taste profile. Always ensure the pecans are fresh, as they can go rancid, which would definitely take the joy out of the bars.
Brownies & Bars
Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup or 1 1/2 cups dark corn syrup
- 6 ounces chocolate
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Grease a 15×10-inch baking pan and preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Using a mixer at medium speed, beat until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- For the filling, in a saucepan over low heat, stir together 1 1/2 cups corn syrup and 6 ounces chocolate until the chocolate melts. Remove from heat as soon as it’s melted.
- Stir in 3/4 cup sugar, 4 large slightly beaten eggs, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until the mixture is well-blended. Then fold in 2 1/2 cups chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling over the hot crust, spreading it evenly. Bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the filling is firm around the edges and slightly soft in the center.
- Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into bars.
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