Chunky Pecan Bars

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Hazel Baldner, Austin, Minnesota

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 13, 2022

Hazel Baldner of Austin, Minnesota says most folds can't eat just one of these rich gooey bars. "They taste just like chocolate pecan pie," she notes.

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Chunky Pecan Bars

Yield:4 dozen
Prep:15 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
  • filling:
    • 3 eggs
    • 3/4 cup sugar
    • 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
    • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1-3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chunks
    • 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
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Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, corn syrup, butter and vanilla until blended. Stir in chocolate chunks and pecans. Pour over crust.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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