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–+ servings

Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Shortbread Crust Cooking Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Baking Pan (9x13)
  • Food Processor
  • Large Bowl

Ingredients  

Shortbread Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into ¼ inch pieces
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Chocolate Pecan Pie Filling

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed firmly
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon bourbon, optional
  • flaky salt for finishing, optional

Instructions 

Shortbread Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  • Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a food processor, combine flour, cold butter pieces, sugar, and salt.
  • Pulse until mixture becomes crumbly and just starts to come together (similar to pie crust texture).
  • Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes or until very lightly golden brown. Remove from oven.

Chocolate Pecan Pie Filling

  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten.
  • Add corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, and bourbon (optional). Whisk until well combined.
  • Stir in chopped pecans and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  • Pour filling over the warm crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set and lightly browned on top. The center should still be slightly jiggly but not liquid (it will continue to set as it cools).
  • Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt (optional).
  • Cool completely at room temperature (at least 2 hours). For the cleanest cuts, refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting into bars.
  • Grab the excess parchment and lift the slab out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Cut into 2-inch square bars. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

1. Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.  The nutritional value will vary based on the brand and type of ingredients.  The nutritional value does not include any additional toppings or substitutions.
2. Be sure to check out the Key Ingredients along with the Recipe Tips and Notes sections found in the post, for more tips, options, substitutions, and variations for this recipe! You will also find step-by-step photos there.