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Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars That Melt in Your Mouth

Delight in Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars, a dessert that combines rich chocolate and crunchy pecans for a treat that melts in your mouth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Crust
  • 2 cups cookie crumbs any type, gluten-free if desired
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
For the Filling
  • 3 large eggs whisked
  • 1 cup corn syrup maple syrup is an alternative
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder dark cocoa for intense flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract non-negotiable
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1 cup chocolate chips dark or semi-sweet
For the Topping
  • 1 cup ganache/melted chocolate chill for a firmer finish
  • 1/2 cup additional chopped pecans for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until well-blended. Press into a parchment-lined 9x9-inch pan, and chill for 15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs until light and frothy. Gradually add corn syrup, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth, then fold in chopped pecans and chocolate chips.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour filling over the chilled crust and sprinkle whole pecans on top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until edges are set with a slight jiggle in the center.
  4. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Prepare ganache, spread over the cooled bars, and garnish with additional chopped pecans. Chill until ganache is firm, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or microwave for a quick treat.

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