Chocolate Pecan Pie Squares Recipe

Name: Chocolate Pecan Pie Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup icing sugar; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. cold water; 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1/3 cup unsalted butter; 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 egg; 3/4 cup corn syrup; 1 tsp. vanilla; 3 cups pecan halves

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup icing sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cold water
3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
3/4 cup corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups pecan halves

1
Lightly grease 13x9-inch cake pan; line with foil, leaving 2-inch overhang on each long side.
2
Lightly grease foil.
3
In food processor or bowl, combine flour, sugar and cocoa.
4
Add butter, vanilla and water; pulse or cut in with pastry blender until fine crumbs form.
5
With fingers, knead portions into balls of dough; pat into prepared pan.
6
Bake in 350F / 180C oven for 20 minutes.
7
Topping: In top of double boiler over hot (not boiling) water, melt chocolate with butter; remove from heat.
8
Whisk in sugar, then egg; whisk in corn syrup and vanilla.
9
Stir in pecan halves.
10
Pour over base, spreading evenly.
11
Bake for 20-25 minutes longer or until filling is just set.
12
Let cool completely in pan on rack.
13
Refrigerate until firm.
14
With knife, cut along ends of pan; using foil overhang, loosen from pan.
15
Invert onto back of baking sheet; peel off foil.
16
Invert onto board; cut into squares.
17
Squares can be covered and stored in refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen in airtight container for up to 1 month.

2181

kcal

Calories

190

Fat

120

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 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup icing sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Pecan Pie Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Pecan Pie Squares

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