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Decadent Whiskey Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

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These decadent whiskey chocolate pecan pie bars combine a buttery crust with a gooey, nutty filling enhanced by whiskey and dark chocolate chips, perfect for a quick and indulgent homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2–3 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons whiskey
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a large bowl or food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and pulse or cut in until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until dough just comes together. Press dough evenly into a greased 9×9-inch pan. Chill in fridge for 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Toast pecan halves on a baking sheet in the oven for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Mix the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, whiskey, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Stir in toasted pecans and chocolate chips evenly.
  5. Pour filling over chilled crust and smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake for 35-40 minutes until filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center and edges are golden brown. A toothpick inserted near the edge should come out clean.
  6. Cool bars completely on a wire rack for about 2 hours before slicing into squares. Chill briefly in fridge if desired for cleaner edges.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for smoother filling. Keep butter cold for flaky crust. Toast pecans for enhanced flavor. Avoid overbaking; filling should be slightly jiggly when done. Cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. Tent with foil if crust edges brown too quickly.

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