The Best Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
Chocolate pecan pie bars really are the best and the most delicious dessert you need for family gatherings. You don’t have to wait until the holiday season to make them, either.
Why not make them for dessert any night or bring them to a party, especially around the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays?
Delicious Bars
These easy pecan pie bars combine sweet chocolate and crunchy pecans with a buttery crust and a wonderful gooey filling, bringing it all together. They are a delicious dessert, to be sure.
It’s a favorite dessert in my home because everyone can grab one and go mingle – no forks or plates required like you need for the actual pie!
Chocolate Pecan Bars: The Chocolaty Hand-Held Version Of Traditional Pecan Pie
Chocolate pecan pie bars have that same heavenly pecan pie filling along with a layer of chocolate for good measure. They’re a great addition to your holiday dessert lineup or for any kind of party.
If you love traditional pecan pie and are a huge fan of chocolate desserts, then these are the pecan pie bars to make.
They’re absolutely delicious, and they disappear fast. Rest assured, these are the perfect treat for any occasion and a great alternative to making a pie when you need a decadent dessert.
Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
These easy pecan pie bars have been a recipe in my family for so long. If I don’t make them in a while, I’m always asked for them, and of course, I have to make them again.
They start with a brown sugar shortbread crust with a gooey filling, and the finished result of this easy dessert turns out like a pie rolled up into the format of a bar, making it the ultimate hand-held delight.
If you love pecan pie and chocolate, you’re going to love this sensational creation that takes tradition and gives it a new spin!
Ingredients For Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
Shortbread Crust
- Melted butter
- Light brown sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
Pecan Pie Top
- Eggs
- Dark corn syrup
- Melted butter
- Granulated white sugar
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Chopped pecans
Full printable recipe with measurements and instructions listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Add the flour to a mixing bowl.
Next, add the brown sugar to the bowl.
Add the salt.
Pour the butter into the bowl and mix the ingredients. It will be crumbly.
Press the crust ingredients into the bottom of the prepared pan.
I lined the pan with parchment paper so it would be easy to lift it out. If you don’t have any parchment paper, you can grease the pan with butter or nonstick spray.
The shortbread crust will be golden brown when done baking.
I took the clips off before baking. I just had them on there to hold the paper in place while I got the crust ready.
Pecan Pie Top
For the topping, start by adding eggs to a large mixing bowl and beating.
Pour the dark corn syrup into the bowl.
Pour the melted butter into the bowl with the other ingredients and mix well.
Add the sugar to the bowl and mix the ingredients.
Next, add the chocolate chips to the bowl and mix.
Finally, add the pecans to the bowl and mix to coat them.
Pour the pecan pie bar mixture into the baking dish.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the mixture is set and not wiggly.
Allow the bars to cool for at least two hours before cutting.
How To Store The Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
Store the chocolate pecan pie bars in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap. The bars do not have to be refrigerated, but will last a few days longer if refrigerated.
Can I Use Maple Syrup Instead Of Corn Syrup?
Yes, and it will taste just as good!
More Delicious Pecan Recipes
- My dad always swore by this pecan pie recipe for every holiday gathering.
- If you’re into gooey, rich treats, this pecan pie cobbler definitely brings that Southern comfort.
- I brought these candied pecan dessert bars to a party once, and they disappeared in minutes!
The Best Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
Ingredients
Crust
- 8 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Pecan Pie Top
- 3 eggs beaten
- 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, add the flour, brown sugar, salt, and melted butter and mix well.
- Press the crumbly mixture into the baking dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- While that cools, add the eggs to a large mixing bowl and beat.
- Next, add the corn syrup, white sugar, and melted butter and mix well.
- Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and mix.
- Finally, add the pecans and mix until they are coated.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish over the shortbread crust and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the center is no longer jiggly.
- Allow the bars to cool for at least two hours before cutting.
This is a family favorite around northeast Ohio as well! One year when my sister was making it for a family picnic, my Mom sat across the table watching her and drinking a large glass of root beer. Mom’s arm caught the back of the chair she was leaning against and the entire glass dumped into the pyrex pan my sister was using. The root beer quickly soaked in to the concoction. Instead of pitching it, my sister baked it anyway and it was delicious! It was extra moist 😀 From then on, we called it Root beer Surprise!!
Oh my goodness! I love to hear this. What a fun and delicious accident. Now I am going to have to try it.
Hi!
I’m trying this recipe because my husband found it and asked me to make it. Sounds yummy. I do not see an amount for the melted butter in the filling. How much should I use? Amy I missing something? The crust calls for 8 Tbsp and I did that. I don’t know how quick a response I will get so I’m going to use 4 Tbsp and see…..
Thank you!
Sheila
I believe it’s two but four will be ok! Sorry!
I am making these now… I don’t see how much melted butter goes in the pecan pie filling. It’s not listed in the ingredients
I’m sorry! It’s two tablespoons of melted butter.
Thanks for the recipes. Going to make all of the cookies.Going to give them as presents for Christmas . All my friends and family wants Is to eat. . No presents just food and bake goods
That sounds like a great Christmas to me! Very kind of you to bake and give the treats away.
Can you use dark brown sugar.
Hi Annette, You can use dark brown sugar with these. Enjoy!
So my crust was not crumbly and had to double ingredients to cover the bottom of 9×11 pan.
Hi Annette,
It’s not supposed to be a thick bar.I wonder if the crust wasn’t crumbly because you doubled the recipe?
@Julie Pollitt, no I made first as direct didn’t have enough to cover the bottom of pan, then made a second batch. Was quite wet. I’ll let you know how it comes out when totally cooled.😋
Hope you like them. Sorry they didn’t come out right the first time.
There used to be a restaurant in. St. Helena, Ca that served a chocolate mixed nut pie ~ instead of just pecans, they used a luxe mixture of nuts.
Oh gosh, I bet that was fantastic!!
Wow! Just finished making them. I followed the recipe with the clarification of the 2 tbs of butter in the filling. Turned out perfectly. Crust was perfect and the flavors were amazing. I’ve been looking for a chocolate pecan pie recipe for ages. I may add a bit of bourbon to mimic a pie I had years ago that I loved and started my journey. Thank you!!!
Awesome! I love to hear that. And such a great idea to add the bourbon. Yum! Thanks for sharing!
Please correct my stars to 5 stars. I didn’t check before I hit send 🙁
Thank you so much!