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Everything is better with some chocolate. And these were sure amazing. A rich shortbread chocolate crust and a caramel pecan chocolate glaze on top. These are incredible.
Fall is my favorite time of the year. I especially love all of the fall baking that comes with it. Fall desserts are amazing. One of my favorite desserts are these Pecan Pie Bars. How can you now love a shortbread buttery crust with pecans and a caramel glaze coating on top? Now let’s take it to the next level and add some chocolate! 🙂
Everything is better with some chocolate. And these were sure amazing. A rich shortbread chocolate crust and a caramel pecan chocolate glaze on top. These are incredible. They are a perfect fall dessert and really amazing any time of the year. But I love how they remind me of a Pecan Pie. These were a huge hit with everyone and I know that you will love them too!
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Caramel Chocolate Pecan Bars
Ingredients
Chocolate Crust:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold butter, cut into small chunks
Pecan topping:
- 1½ cups pecans
- 10 ounces chocolate chips
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahreneheit. Prepare a 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a food processor, combine the flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt. Pulse until combined. And in the cold butter pieces and pulse again until the dough comes together.
- Press the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan. Sprinkle the pecans over the crust followed by the chocolate chips.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, melt together the butter, brown sugar, cream, and vanilla over medium heat. Whisk until smooth and the sugar is dissolved.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Allow the bars to completely cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Not sure if it is a typo, but do you put salt in the topping? I put it in the crust because no amount listed in ingredients with sauce, only in directions
Your instructions call for salt in the topping. However, you don’t list salt in the ingredients. How much salt should be added?
Thanks for catching that! No salt in the topping, just in the crust. 🙂
I made these yesterday but I think there is a step missing or they need to be baked longer… I poured the saucepan mix over the dough, pecans & chocolate chips, and waited hours for them to cool before cutting but they are still like a pudding. Delicious but not holding together for me.
I double checked the recipe and it is all correct. Maybe it could be the oven temperature? Sorry they didn’t turn out!
Same thing happened to me!
I haven’t made these yet, but If you will use regular sugar, put 1/2 of it into an iron skillet, stir until it melts and turns a golden color, add to milk mixture and cook until it is thickened (almost like a candy, this should solve the problem. I know, a pain in the butt, but I bet it will be awesome! Has anyone else had a problem making it the way it is in the recipe? I hate putting money and time into a recipe that needs adjusting for it to come out right. This does look delicious!
Was ready to make this and read the comments on Facebook and some Said something was missing in the bottom layer. An egg or some moisture? Thanks for the help. Can’t wait to make these.
I double checked and couldn’t find anything missing…
I am making these but the crust apparently needs some liquid ?? The dough does not come together. Is there an ingredient missing ?
The butter should help to bring the dough together but it will be a crumbly dough like a shortbread crust.
have you tried this recipe in a 9×13??
After you cook the caramel sauce on the stove, do you pour it over the bars and then bake for 25 minutes?
Yes. 🙂
is there anyway of making them without using the food processor?
and one more thing, should i put the caramel over the chocolate chips and the pecans before baking, right?
(sorry if the questions sound silly!)
I have never been a huge fan of pecan pie, simply because of the crust. But CHOCOLATE?! You are a miracle worker!! Pinned!!
Wow, Alyssa, these look amazing. I can’t wait to make them!
These look awesome! I’m assuming after Step 4, you pour the mixture over the bars before baking. I can’t wait to try these!
Um, YES. These need to happen in my kitchen asap. Holy smokes, Alyssa!
Is step 4 of instructions (In a medium sized saucepan, melt together the butter, brown sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt over medium heat. Whisk until smooth and the sugar is dissolved.) Is this poured over crust before baking or after? It is not stated in instructions ?
You pour it over the crust and then you will bake.
No way! These look too divine! I’d gobble those up in a heartbeat 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
What great recipes. Thanks to you and your sisters for compiling all these in one place.
Hi. This looks yummy, but am I missing a step? Is the caramel drizzled/poured over the top before baking?
Thanks!