German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars combine the rich flavors of German chocolate cake and classic pecan pie into a convenient bar form. Here’s a delicious recipe to make them:
German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg yolk
For the filling:
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup corn syrup
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups pecans, chopped
- 1 cup German chocolate, chopped or roughly chopped baking chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
For the crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Cut in the softened butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg yolk and mix until the dough comes together.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until it’s lightly golden. Remove it from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
For the filling:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and corn syrup, and cook until the mixture is smooth and slightly bubbly (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Stir in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt, and stir to combine.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and German chocolate pieces. The chocolate will begin to melt, creating a rich, gooey texture.
- Pour the filling over the partially baked crust and spread it evenly.
- Return the bars to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden brown around the edges.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares or bars.
Enjoy these decadent bars as a dessert, and savor the blend of chocolate, caramel, and pecan flavors!
