Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
Indulge in these decadent Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars that combine the rich flavors of chocolate and pecans in a delightful bar form. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (or graham crackers + 2 tbsp cocoa)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Topping:
- Whole pecans
- Chocolate chunks
- Ganache drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Crust: Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into a parchment-lined 9×9-inch baking pan and chill.
- Make Filling: Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add corn syrup, sugars, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in pecans and chocolate chips.
- Fill Pan: Pour the filling over the crust and add additional pecans on top.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until set with a slight jiggle in the center. Cool.
- Add Toppings: Top with ganache, whole pecans, and chocolate chunks. Chill before slicing.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by using dark chocolate or reducing sugar.
- Experiment with different nuts or additional flavorings for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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