Chocolate-Topped Pecan Pie Bars
Made with a buttery pecan cookie crust and a soft, nutty filling, these pecan pie bars deliver all the flavor of classic pecan pie in an easy, hand-held form. Toasted pecans add depth, while a simple chocolate topping melts right over the warm bars and sets into a smooth finish. Baked in one pan and easy to slice, this is a dependable dessert for holidays, potlucks, and anytime you need something that travels well.
Ingredients
COOKIE
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans (toasted)
PECAN FILLING
- ⅔ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups pecans (roughly chopped and toasted)
- 12 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Grease an 8 inch square baking pan.
Cookie:
- Beat butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until well combined. On low speed, gradually add the flour and pecans and salt. Mix until combined.
- Transfer to the prepared pan and press into an even layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes until edges are slightly browned.
Filling:
- While the cookies are baking, combine corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla and salt. Stir in the pecans.
- When the cookie layer is done, remove from the oven and pour topping over the cookie layer. Return to the oven and bake for 35 minutes, until the top is set and slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top. Let it sit for about 5 minutes and then using an offset spatula or a knife, spread the chocolate over the topping. Cool completely before cutting.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- Let the chocolate cool before slicing
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
