Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with foil. The scent of the warming oven will start to fill the air.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Cut in the softened butter until it resembles coarse crumbs; it should feel crumbly in your hands.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. You should feel a firm yet slightly soft texture as you press it down.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until lightly browned around the edges; you’ll notice a golden hue appearing as it bakes.
- In another bowl, mix together brown sugar, dark corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips until well combined; the mixture should be thick yet pourable.
- Once the crust has cooled slightly, pour the filling evenly over it using a spatula to spread it gently without disturbing the crust too much.
- Return the pan to the oven for an additional 25 to 30 minutes until set; gently shake the pan to check for minimal movement in the center.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares for clean edges; they will smell heavenly as they cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg