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Salted Chocolate Pecan Bars

Salted Chocolate Pecan Bars

Delicious salted chocolate pecan bars that combine a buttery crust with a rich filling, perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 bars
Calories 383 kcal

Equipment

  • 8×8 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or ¾ cup almond flour, or 1 cup gluten-free 1:1 blend
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cold unsalted butter cubed

Filling

  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon melted butter
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup whole pecans

To finish

  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 8×8 pan with parchment.
  • Mix crust ingredients. Press into pan. Bake 12-14 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Whisk brown sugar, eggs, syrup, vanilla, salt. Add melted butter. Fold in chopped pecans and chocolate.
  • Pour over crust. Top with whole pecans. Bake 25-30 minutes.
  • Cool completely, chill 2+ hours. Slice and top with flaky sea salt.

Notes

Use dark chocolate to balance sweetness. Swap flour to fit your needs (almond or gluten-free). Chill before slicing for clean edges. Use a sharp knife and wipe clean between cuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 383kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 181mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 2gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 296IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, Chocolate Desserts, Pecan Bars, Salted Chocolate Pecan Bars, sweet treats
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