Chocolate Pecan Bars Recipe

Name: Chocolate Pecan Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup butter, softened; ⅓ cup sugar; 2 cups flour; 6 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares; 1 ¼ cups light corn syrup; 1 ¼ cups sugar; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 ¼ cups chopped pecans; 4 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares; 1 ¼ teaspoons shortening

Servings: persons

1
In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2
Beat in flour.
3
Press into a greased 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan.
4
Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
5
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt chocolate with corn syrup over low heat; stir until smooth.
6
Remove from the heat.
7
Stir in the sugar, eggs and vanilla.
8
Add pecans.
9
Spread evenly over hot crust.
10
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until firm around the edges.
11
Cool on a wire rack.
12
Melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth.
13
Drizzle over bars.

2797

kcal

Calories

164

Fat

299

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup butter, softened, ⅓ cup sugar, 2 cups flour, 6 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, 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.

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Chocolate Pecan Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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