The biggest difference in our bars is this buttery delicious crust has a chocolate fudge layer with a homemade gooey center that makes this filling taste like the classic pecan pie but better with the addition of chocolate in the center.
These cookies make a great addition around the Thanksgiving Holiday since they are simple to make and easier to serve.
The best part is these are so simple and much quicker than making a pecan pie.
Everyone will rave about these and you just might have to make a double batch since they fly off the dish here.
Perfect dessert option when you're not fond of baking or making pies.
If you love making easy bar cookies do try my Fruit Filled Shortbread Bars recipe it's also a family favorite like this chocolate filled cookie bar!
Scroll down to the recipe card for this easy recipe for chocolate pecan pie bars.
The Best of Both Worlds
Chocolate fudge with that gooey center between a cookie butter crust, the best of both worlds all in one bar.
These are perfect with coffee and tea after dinner after a huge meal with no room left for a large piece of pecan pie.
If you want to just skip the chocolate layer and just a pecan pie lover, you may want to try my Easy Pecan Pie Bars, these have a filling all made from scratch and loaded with pecans also.
In the south these chocolate pecan pie bars are very popular and you'll find them at many social gatherings and picnics.
Ingredients You Will Need (scroll down for exact measurements)
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- butter
- flour
- salt
- baking soda
- chocolate chips
- pecans
- caramel sauce
Tools
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- mixing bowl
- fork or spatula
- nut chopper if using
- 12 x 9 brownie baking pan
- parchment paper
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Bar Cookies
These are so easy to make and perfect to bake ahead and totally portable to take to get togethers, potlucks, bake sales, etc.
If you're looking for an easy replacement to rolling, making a filling and need a time saver, this will be perfect to add to your recipe collection.
Just remember I warned you how good these are so make a double batch you won't be sorry!
Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
Yield: 35
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 35 Min
These are rich-filled pecan pie-tasting cookie bars made all in one pan with a filled layer of chocolate in the center of the delicious crust.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup of light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare your pan by lining the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan (or use a 12 x 9 brownie pan for a thicker bar) with parchment paper.
- Using an industrial mixer, beat the butter with brown sugar, flour, and salt until it forms a crumb texture.
- Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake this crust for 10 minutes and cool.
- In another bowl mix the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Add chocolate chips and pecans; spread over crust.
- Bake until set, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
173.18Fat (grams)
10.57Sat. Fat (grams)
3.93Carbs (grams)
20.41Fiber (grams)
1.31Net carbs
19.11Sugar (grams)
15.43Protein (grams)
2.02Sodium (milligrams)
42.76Cholesterol (grams)
22.92
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Here are more of my favorite bars!
Layered Peanut Butter Brownies
Magic White Chocolate Christmas Bars
Banana Cranberry Bars
