Chunky Pecan Pie Bars

Submitted by Theresa Thunderbird

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 36 bars

ingredients

• Crust

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
• 1⁄4 cup packed brown sugar

• Filling

• 3 large eggs
• 3⁄4 cup corn syrup
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3⁄4 cups semisweet chocolate chunks (11.5 oz pkg)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Grease a 13x9 baking pan.
3. Crust-Beat flour, butter and brown sugar in a small mixer bowl until crumbly.
4. Press into pan.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. Filling-Beat eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, butter and vanilla in medium bowl with wire whisk.
7. Stir in chunks and nuts.
8. Pour evenly over baked crust.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
10. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
11. Cut into bars.

Reviews

[Sassy J]

A recipe from Nestle; turned out well. These bars are VERY rich and sweet. A little goes along way so I cut them very small.

 

[Swan Valley Tammi]

Tried these last week and they sure disappeared in a hurry!! Next time I might even dare to try them without the chocolate chips!

 

[Sheri Lou]

I couldn't resist making this even though I didn't have any chocolate chips on hand. I substituted one cup of lightly packed brown sugar for the 3/4 cup white sugar. This made it taste just like my favorite pecan pie recipe, only with a quicker cooking time and yummier crust!! We enjoyed this without chocolate chips, but I look forward to adding them next time. Is it 2 tsp. vanilla or 1? I think maybe vanilla was accidently listed twice in this recipe. I used 1 tsp. and it was delicious. Thank you so much for posting this recipe!

 

[Shy617]

I made these late last night for my husband who likes to snack after work. I woke up this morning and half the pan was gone!! I take it he gave his approval!

 

[Take a Letter Maria]

These were very delicious a chocolately pecan pie in an easy bar. Cut them small they are rich. Taking them to a Super Bowl party I think they go fast, my son who picked the recipe gave them a thumbs up. Thank you for the great recipe.