Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
These bars are a fun change to to original pecan pie. The crust is more like a shortbread and the added chocolate is sure to win over those who might think they don’t like pecan pie. And as an added bonus, bars are easier to serve and eat than a pie slice. No fork needed!
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Syrup | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1-½ cup FOR THE CRUST:
- ¼ cups Flour
- ½ cups Cornstarch
- ¾ cups Brown Sugar
- ¾ cups Butter, Softened
- 1 cup FOR THE FILLING:
- 3 Light Corn Syrup
- 1-½ teaspoon Sugar
- 4 Tablespoons Eggs, Lightly Beaten
- 2 cups Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Butter, Melted