Description
German chocolate pecan pie bars stack shortbread crust with rich chocolate and a gooey coconut-pecan topping. Two classics in one sliceable treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Whisk 1 cup flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, ½ cup brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Pour ½ cup melted butter into the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the chocolate crust firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating an even layer using your fingertips.
- Grab another bowl and fold together 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup shredded coconut, ½ cup sweetened condensed milk, and ½ cup chocolate chips until all ingredients are well distributed.
- Carefully spread the pecan coconut mixture across the chocolate crust, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 27 minutes, until the edges look slightly crisp and the center appears set.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 2 hours before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the bars.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond or coconut flour to maintain the rich texture.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a more intense chocolate experience in your crust.
- Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean cutting of the bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 to 10
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg