Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars – a fun and delicious version of pecan pie, these bars are decadent, sweet, and incredibly easy to prepare. They’re the perfect treat for a crowd, too!
For more holiday dessert recipes, be sure to check out my Southern Sweet Potato Pie, Pecan Sandies, and Caramel Apple Cheesecake.
Do you have a favorite dessert? I do. It’s my mom’s homemade chocolate pecan pie. Whenever I get to see her (which isn’t often enough) she always makes one for me, and it just gives me that warm, fuzzy feeling of “home.”
We are separated by about 900 miles, with her back in the Georgia and me out here in Texas. Missing family is one of the hardest things about living this military life, and sometimes you just need a little piece of comfort food to ease that ache of homesickness that comes around.
This recipe is a lot like my mom’s chocolate pecan pie, and I like it because it lends well to sharing. These can be made ahead and cut into bars to take to get togethers, potlucks, bake sales, holiday dinners, etc. And they’re pretty great for just enjoying all by yourself, too.
Ingredients for Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
- all purpose flour
- brown sugar
- unsalted butter
- eggs
- white granulated sugar
- light corn syrup
- vanilla extract
- chopped pecans
- semi sweet chocolate chips
How to Make Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars – Step by Step
Step 5: Cool
Allow to cool completely on wire rack before cutting into bars.
Tips and Notes
How to Store Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
If you are serving these bars the same day, store in an airtight container on the counter. After that, they need to be stored in the fridge.
Do Pecan Pie Bars need to be refrigerated?
Yes, due to the use of eggs in the filling these chocolate pecan pie bars should be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Can you freeze Pecan Pie?
Yes! Pecan Pie and Pecan Pie Bars can definitely be frozen. Prepare and slice the bars as directed. Cover the bars tightly in a container with both plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the chocolate pecan pie bars overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Can these Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars be made gluten free?
Yes! In order to make these bars gluten free, you will need to swap out the flour for your favorite gluten-free flour. I would recommend one of the blends from either Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur Flour.
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Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
Ingredients
To make the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
To make the filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Combine the flour, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup softened butter in a medium sized bowl and beat with an electric mixer until crumbly. Press evenly into bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, corn syrup, and 2 Tablespoons melted butter in a medium sized bowl. Fold in the pecans and chocolate chips.
- Pour the filling over the top of the warm crust. Return pan to oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until filling is set.
- Allow to cool completely on wire rack before cutting into bars.
Notes
- How to Store: If you are serving these bars the same day, store in an airtight container on the counter. After that, they need to be stored in the fridge.
- Do Pecan Pie Bars need to be refrigerated? Yes, due to the use of eggs in the filling these chocolate pecan pie bars should be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- How to freeze: Prepare and slice the bars as directed. Cover the bars tightly in a container with both plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the chocolate pecan pie bars overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- How to make the bars gluten free: In order to make these bars gluten free, you will need to swap out the flour for your favorite gluten-free flour. I would recommend one of the blends from either Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur Flour.
Susan says
These were a hit at our Thanksgiving gathering. My son gave them a ’10’. He did not even miss having Chocolate Pecan Pie from Cracker Barrel. WIll make them again soon. Sharing the recipe with friends asap.
Sharon says
Excellent! I used gluten free flour and they turned out great. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Stephanie Rose De Jesus says
OMG they look really delicious! My family will love this… Gotta try this Thanksgiving.
Jen @ JENRON DESIGNS says
What a tasty treat for the holiday season I can not wait to try this recipe.
Monica Simpson says
I’m drooling over here! I need to make these for our gathering this weekend!
Mimi says
These sound delicious and not too difficult to make!
Amber Myers says
Oh yum, I would eat so many of these. They look incredible!
rachel says
Okay, so I never make pecan pie. But I can TOTALLY get behind pecan pie bars!!
Leslie says
Pecans remind me of my childhood. We had a huge pecan tree in our backyard and always had plenty of pecans on hand. This recipe sounds so delicious and I like that I don’t have to make a pie crust. I can’t wait to try this recipe.
Bella says
Oh my gosh yum!!!! I love anything pecan so tasty! thanks for sharing this
Amber Myers says
These look delicious! They’d be an amazing dessert one night. I love pecan pie.
Mimi says
OMG are you kidding me, this looks like the perfect fall treat! I need to give it a go asap
Connor says
This filling desperately needs salt. I’ve had my first bar just now, fully cooled, and I’m going to sprinkle kosher salt over the top of the rest of the pan because the flavor so far is just sweet and flat. I can’t actually discern the chocolate in it right now, either. I hope the salt sprinkle will bring out some depth of flavor – I was very excited for these, I love pecan pie with chocolate chips, but at the moment I’m glad I have a house of four to help me eat them.
Tricia Heinzmann says
Do you know if these freeze well?
Lindsey Harr says
So good! Made when I realized I didn’t have a pie pan for a Pecan pie. And now one of my go to desserts for holidays.
susan says
this was easy to make and big hit –
Liz says
Holy moly these look so incredibly delicious and your photography is stunning!
Kushigalu says
I wish I could grab one right now. Looks amaziNgly delicious.
Courtney | Love & Good Stuff says
Loved these! Essentially these bars are a combination of my 2 favourite sweets – pecan pie and chocolate!
Traci says
This gorgeous, easy recipe is certain to win everyone over on ANY occasion, but especially Thanksgiving! Thanks for sharing this…another winner!
Cookilicious says
These would make great gifts for the holidays!
Tara says
I have that cookbook! These chocolate pecan pie bars look absolutely amazing. Definitely the perfect dessert for feeding a crowd during the holidays.
Annissa says
These bars looks so yummy! Great shots by the way!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
These look absolutely delicious! Pecans are one of my favourite ingredients to use!
Claudia Lamascolo says
I had a pie once on a cruise with this all in it and it was delicious. These are so much easier to do! I think I will try them today!