Description
A rich Southern-inspired dessert, these Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars feature a chocolate cookie crust, gooey chocolate-pecan filling, and a luscious ganache topping with extra pecans and chocolate chunks.
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (or use graham crackers + 2 tbsp cocoa)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into a parchment-lined 9×9-inch baking pan and chill while preparing the filling.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Add corn syrup, sugars, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth and glossy.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and chocolate chips evenly throughout the mixture.
- Pour the filling over the crust. Sprinkle additional pecans generously on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Let cool completely.
- Top with ganache or melted chocolate, press in whole pecans and sprinkle chocolate chunks. Chill until set before slicing.
Equipment
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- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To freeze, wrap tightly in plastic and foil. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- For clean slices, chill before cutting and wipe the knife between each cut.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, Pecan Pie Bars, Chocolate Pecan Dessert, Southern Desserts, Holiday Bars