Dark Chocolate Pecan Bars Recipe

Name: Dark Chocolate Pecan Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CRUST:; 1-3/4 cup All-purpose Flour; 1/3 cups Confectioners Sugar; 6 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder; 3/4 cups Softened Butter; FOR THE FILLING:; 6 ounces, weight Dark Chocolate, Chopped; 1-1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup; 2/3 cups Brown Sugar; 1/4 cups Flour; 4 Eggs; 2 cups Pecans, Roughly Chopped

Servings: persons

FOR THE CRUST:
1-3/4 cup All-purpose Flour
1/3 cups Confectioners Sugar
6 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
3/4 cups Softened Butter
FOR THE FILLING:
6 ounces, weight Dark Chocolate, Chopped
1-1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup
2/3 cups Brown Sugar
1/4 cups Flour
4 Eggs
2 cups Pecans, Roughly Chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F and line a 9x13 baking dish with tin foil.
2
To make the crust, mix the dry ingredients (flour, confectioner's sugar and cocoa powder) in a large bowl. Add the butter and cut it in using a pastry blender or your hands. Work the butter in until the mix has the consistency of sand. Be patient, it will take at least 5 minutes or so. Pour the crust mix into the baking pan and press it to make an even layer in the bottom of the pan. Bake the crust for 18-20 minutes.
3
While the crust is baking prepare the filling. Melt the chocolate, using the microwave, in 30-second increments, stopping each time to stir until the chocolate is completely melted. In a large bowl, first combine the corn syrup, brown sugar, flour and eggs and then stir in the melted chocolate. Add the pecans to the chocolate mix and stir until just combined.
4
Pour the filling over the top of the hot crust. Bake at 350u00b0F for 30-40 minutes.The bars are done when a toothpick comes out clean and the middle is set. Cool in the pan before covering with plastic wrap. Let the bars set overnight, the next day remove from the pan and slice into bars.

1452

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

130

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CRUST:, 1-3/4 cup All-purpose Flour, 1/3 cups Confectioners Sugar, 6 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder, and more.

Yes, Dark 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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Dark Chocolate Pecan Bars

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