Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars (Print)
Decadent chocolate bars with pecans and a luscious ganache, inspired by Southern dessert traditions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
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1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs or graham crackers with 2 tbsp cocoa
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
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3 large eggs
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1 cup light corn syrup
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½ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup packed brown sugar
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 cup chopped pecans
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon salt
→ Optional toppings
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Whole pecans
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Chocolate chunks
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Ganache drizzle
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into a parchment-lined 9×9-inch baking pan and chill while preparing the filling.
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In a large bowl, whisk eggs. Add corn syrup, sugars, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt, mixing until smooth and glossy.
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Fold in chopped pecans and chocolate chips evenly throughout the mixture.
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Pour the filling over the crust. Sprinkle additional pecans generously on top. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Let cool completely.
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Top with ganache or melted chocolate, press in whole pecans, and sprinkle chocolate chunks. Chill until set before slicing.
# Additional Notes:
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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To freeze, wrap tightly in plastic and foil. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
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For clean slices, chill before cutting and wipe the knife between each cut.