Description
These Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are a heavenly twist on the Southern classic pecan pie—featuring a buttery shortbread crust and a gooey filling packed with pecans and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for holidays, parties, or just when you crave something sweet, rich, and satisfying!
Ingredients
**For the Crust:**
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
**For the Filling:**
¾ cup light corn syrup
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang for easy lifting later.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar for the crust. Cut in softened butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture becomes crumbly.
3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the filling: in a large bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Stir in the chopped pecans and chocolate chips until evenly coated in the sweet filling mixture.
6. Pour the filling over the warm crust and spread evenly with a spatula.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is just set (it should jiggle slightly).
8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
9. For clean cuts, chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
10. Serve and enjoy your gooey, chocolatey pecan pie bars!
Notes
💡 **Make-Ahead Tip:** These bars can be made 1–2 days ahead and stored in the fridge—they taste even better the next day as the flavors meld together!
💡 **Storage:** Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a week. They freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.
💡 **Variation Idea:** Swap semi-sweet chocolate for dark or white chocolate chips, or add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before baking for a salted caramel vibe.
💡 **Serving Suggestion:** Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for the ultimate indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg