Easy German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
Image credit: Bake or Break via YouTube
I enjoy eating desserts as much as making them, I find baking a very fun activity which is also why I always want to try different recipes that I can find online. My most recent favorite is this one by Bake or Break on YouTube, not only is this a really easy recipe to follow but it turns out to be super delicious, too! Even my family loved it, and I might make them more often in the future.
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These pecan pie bars are the perfect treat to munch on after a savory and heavy meal or serve them for snack time, a party, or any occasion that you’re celebrating. I’m sure your guests will keep coming back to the table for more serving. Learn how to make this delightful dessert now by reading the written instructions down below, and while you’re at it, be sure to watch the video tutorial as well.
Ingredients for Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars:
- 3 cups of pecan halves
- 1¾ cups of all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup of powdered sugar
- ¾ cup of cold butter, cubed
- ¼ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ cups of semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup of light brown sugar, firmly packed
- ¾ cup of light corn syrup
- ¼ cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup of sweetened flakes coconut
How to Make Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F, then spread the pecans in a single layer in a baking pan, and put them in the oven to bake for about 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted making sure to stir halfway through the cooking time. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil for overhang on the sides, and grease them well.
Step 2
In a large bowl, add the flour, powdered sugar, and cocoa, then give them a good whisk, add the cold butter, and combine them using a pastry blender until coarse. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, then press them down onto the bottom and a bit upward on the sides.
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Step 3
Put it in the oven, then let it bake for about 15 minutes, remove it from the oven, and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips all over the crust evenly. Allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes, then while waiting for it to cool, grab another large mixing bowl, and add the eggs beating them lightly.
Step 4
Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter, then whisk everything together until smooth and combined, add the coconut and pecans, and continue to mix until evenly incorporated. Pour it evenly on the cooled crust, then put it back in the oven, and allow it to bake for about 28 to 34 minutes or until the edges are brown and the filling has set.
Step 5
Once done baking, transfer the pan to a cooling rack, then allow the pie to cool down completely, and transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour. After an hour, lift the pie out of the pan using the overhang on the sides, then place the pie on a cutting board, and start cutting it into bars. Serve and enjoy!
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