CHOCOLATE PECAN BARS

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These chewy, chocolaty bars are great for Thanksgiving or Christmas...and always a big hit with everyone. They're easy to prepare and make a big batch. We find them simply irresistible! -Carole Fraser, North York, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1-1/4 cups light corn syrup
1-1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups chopped pecans
GLAZE:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1-1/4 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in flour. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt chocolate with corn syrup over low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in the sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add pecans. , Spread evenly over hot crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until firm around the edges. Cool on a wire rack. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over bars.

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loton baw
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I'm going to make these bars for my next party. I'm sure they'll be a hit!


Dipto Dipto
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it would be too sweet for my taste.


Mudau Murangi
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These bars look amazing! I can't wait to try them.


chamara kakulandara chamara
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I'm allergic to chocolate. Do you have any suggestions for a chocolate-free version of this recipe?


Jamshed Jamil
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I would love to try this recipe, but I don't have any pecans on hand. Do you think I could substitute another type of nut?


Wasswa Hamza
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars didn't turn out as well as I hoped. I think I might have overbaked them.


Aslan Nufarov
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Official Nickie
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed these bars. The pecan flavor really shines through.


beautiful places
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These bars are the perfect combination of chocolate and nuts. They're sure to please everyone.


Karabo Sydwell
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I love how easy these bars are to make. I can have them in the oven in just a few minutes.


Kim Castellanos
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These bars are so rich and decadent. They're perfect for a special occasion.


arjun pariyar
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The bars were delicious!


Eyob Solomon
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I've made these bars several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of chocolate and pecan.


Frieda Johnson
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These chocolate pecan bars were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.