EASY CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS

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These easy chocolate pecan pie bars are made extra special with caramel sauce and chocolate whipped cream. For a decadent treat, serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, too. -Andrea Price, Grafton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup butter, divided
1 package (17-1/2 ounces) sugar cookie mix
4 large eggs, room temperature, divided use
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon baking cocoa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt 1/2 cup butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Stir in cookie mix, 1 egg and cinnamon. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Remove to a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt chocolate and remaining 1/4 cup butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and remaining 3 eggs until blended. Stir in bourbon, vanilla and chocolate mixture. Stir in pecans. Pour over warm cookie crust. Bake until top is golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For caramel sauce, in a small saucepan, cook and stir brown sugar and butter over medium heat until butter is melted. Gradually add cream; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 10-12 minutes. Remove from the heat. Cool completely., For chocolate whipped cream, in a large bowl, beat cream, confectioners' sugar and cocoa until stiff peaks form. Serve bars with caramel sauce and chocolate whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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These bars are delicious! I love the chocolatey flavor and the pecan topping. They are perfect for a sweet treat.


Mahadi Hassan Alif
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These bars are perfect for parties. They are easy to make and they are always a hit. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste great.


Camaron Gowesky
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These bars are so yummy! I love the combination of chocolate and pecans. The crust is flaky and the filling is gooey. I can't get enough of them.


Edikem Umoh
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These bars were so easy to make. I love that I didn't have to roll out the dough. The crust was perfect and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Adem Mohammed
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I am a first-time baker and I was able to make these bars with no problem. They turned out perfectly. I am so proud of myself and I can't wait to make them again.


Abo Nayem
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These bars were amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


robinhoodjax rj
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I am a huge chocolate lover, so I was excited to try these bars. I was not disappointed! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent. I love the combination of chocolate and pecans. These bars are perfect for a chocolate fix.


Sk.sayeed
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I've been baking for over 50 years, and I can honestly say that these chocolate pecan pie bars are some of the best I've ever made. They are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my collection.


chimaobi okere
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As a busy mom, I don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. These chocolate pecan pie bars were a lifesaver! They were so easy to make, and they turned out so well. My kids loved them, and I felt good about giving them a homemade treat.


Akhona Shangase
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I love chocolate and pecans, so I knew I had to try these bars. They did not disappoint! The combination of flavors is divine. I especially love the gooey chocolate filling. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Jasmyne Henry
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These chocolate pecan pie bars were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was rich and chocolatey. I will definitely be making these again.