The bars are done when the chocolate pecan pie topping looks set and the edges of the cookie bars are fully baked and beginning to pull away from the edges of the pan. Thaw the pecan bars at room temperature or in the fridge overnight. I have been making these scrumptious bars for a long time. Written by Kreg Published on November 11, 2020 in Sweets. It just might become one of your new favorite Thanksgiving, Christmas, or holiday desserts! German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars take all the flavors you love in the classic cake and turn them into gooey, irresistible bars! It literally blows my mind that Thanksgiving is just a few short weeks away. Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars! Step 1. German chocolate cake is one of my childhood loves. In a food processor, combine crust ingredients and pulse until a dough comes together. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Print. chocolate pecan pie bars. Post Views: 2,235. Jump to Recipe Print Recipe. To make these bourbon pecan pie bars doubly delicious, grab an extra bar or two of chocolate and drizzle it over the pan after slicing. chocolate filling and are topped off with a bourbon-infused brown butter pecan filling. Beat in flour. 5 from 8 votes. Amy Williams mynameissnickerdoodle.com. As the eggs cook they curdle with sugar syrup suspended within a gel-like network. PS – my experience: I love chocolate, so I also put chunks of a broken chocolate bar on top of the bars before baking – which honestly was a mistake! Lightly coat a 9 x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. The filling for pecan pie is basically a custard without all the milk. I love making bars, they are always so easy to whip together and there are SO MANY KINDS that it isn’t even funny. Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars. Cook Time 35 minutes. Actually, no. Some of my pecan recipes that we have on our site include Pecan Pralines, Easy Pecan Sticky Buns and Chocolate Pecan Piecaken! I’ve tried so many egg substitutes and nothing produced the right results. They’re the perfect bar dessert for the holidays! But this recipe is grain free, low carb, and gluten free, making these chocolate pecan pie bars the ultimate keto holiday dessert! For the crust: beat the flour, butter, and brown sugar in a small mixing bowl until crumbly. Why do I need to let my pecan pie bars cool? Ingredients. Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars with Brown Butter. Updated recipe with a how-to video! So it was time. CHOCOLATE CHIP PECAN PIE BARS. 4.15 from 14 votes. These delicious and easy Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Bars will be a hit with your friends and family! Perusing recipes is one of my favorite past times. Preheat oven to 350. Cuisine: American. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. These Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars have a buttery shortbread crust, gooey filling and packed with pecans and chocolate chips. Add some dark chocolate chips and you’ve taken it to the next level. Chocolate pecan pie bars are a decadent holiday dessert, typically loaded with sugar. Dark chocolate balances out the sweetness, but if you like it sweeter, just use milk chocolate instead. Deliciously gooey sugar-free filling packed with pecans and chocolate. Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Print Pin Rate. I made them frequently when my kids were growing up. Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars. Press into the pan and bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Bars are a fun twist on Karo’s original Pecan Pie Bars. A healthy spin on pecan pie made free of gluten and refined sugar. The Best Vegan Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars. These Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars with Brown Butter have a layer of salted shortbread, followed by a layer of rich (also salted!) To thaw. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes. Directions. The only major setting ingredient is eggs and there is just 1 teaspoon of flour to absorb the liquid. baking pan. See more ideas about Delicious desserts, Dessert recipes, Sweet recipes. What’s awesome about Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars: ️ easier to make/eat then pie… bake them up in an 8×8 pan and cut them up into easily manageable squares. Crust. EASY to bake and perfectly portioned for those watching their weight! Ingredients. Hello holidays! It is a wet egg-based mixture. Course: Dessert. And hello 2018. Print Pin. Filling. These bars are so rich and chocolatey already that the extra chocolate was too much and I lost the good ole pecan pie taste. Wrap each bar in parchment paper and place it in a ziplock bag. Grease a 13 x 9 pan. I’ve been trying to make a classic pecan pie or bar for years with no success. The bars will continue to bake a bit even after the pan is removed from the oven so do not over bake. Freezing chocolate pecan pie bars is fantastic for quick grab-and-go dessert bars whenever the sweet tooth strikes. In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, powdered sugar, butter, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla and mix well. Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are made gluten-free, dairy-free, and Paleo by starting with an almond flour and coconut flour crust and using pure maple syrup for the sweetener! A few years ago I was flipping through an issue of Southern Living magazine and discovered this recipe for German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars with a shortbread crust. Dec 17, 2019 - Explore Belinda Davis's board "Chocolate pecan pie bars", followed by 694 people on Pinterest. A great alternative to pecan pie, these chocolate chip pecan bars are easy to slice and share! It’s only 6 weeks away. Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Bars. Method. Like you have brownies, blondies, cheesecake bars, etc. 1. They’re rich, delicious and perfect for your holiday table! Servings 1 9x13 pan. They’re the perfect bar dessert for the holidays! Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars. Each spectacular bar is filled with lots of chocolate chips and pecans in an amazing pecan pie-type filling. Frozen chocolate pecan pie bars will keep for at least 6 months. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Gosh, I really have no idea where the time goes. Nutkrack Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars. 2. Hello Thanksgiving! Yes, please! A spin on classic pecan pie with a chocolate crust and chocolate chips sprinkled on top. These dessert bars walk a delicious line between creamy chocolate fudge and pecan pie. Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are rich, decadent, divine! Course Dessert Cuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes. This post is sponsored by Karo® Syrup as part of the Season of Sweetness Blogger Program. Vegan + Gluten Free + Low Calorie. This pecan pie bars recipe is so easy and secretly healthy for you. 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