Chocolate Pecan Bars Recipe

Name: Chocolate Pecan Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg, beaten lightly; 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups chopped pecans; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, beaten lightly
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups chopped pecans
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1
In a food processor blend together the flour, the sugar, the butter, and the salt, pulsing the motor, until the mixture resembles coarse meal, add the egg, and blend the mixture until it forms a dough.
2
Press the dough evenly with floured hands into the bottom of a buttered 13- by 9-inch baking dish and bake it in the middle of a preheated 350F.
3
oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until it is golden.
4
In a bowl cream the butter with the brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy and add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
5
Beat in the flour, the vanilla, and the salt and stir in the pecans and the chocolate chips.
6
Spread the filling over the crust and bake the confection in the middle of the 350F.
7
oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
8
Let the confection cool completely in the dish on a rack and cut it into 24 bars.
9
The bars may be made 2 days in advance and kept in an airtight container.

2177

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

191

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup sugar, 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Pecan Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate Pecan Bars

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