Brown Sugar Maple Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
These Brown Sugar Maple Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are a perfect fall treat combining rich nutty flavors with the sweetness of maple syrup and chocolate. A buttery crust topped with a luscious pecan filling and semi-sweet chocolate chips creates bars that are both comforting and indulgent, ideal for gatherings or a cozy snack.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 60 mins
- Yield: 24 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Pecan Filling
- 4 tbsp salted butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup packed dark brown sugar
- ½ cup real maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cup roughly chopped pecans
- 1 to 1 ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of salted butter, ½ cup dark brown sugar, ¼ cup pure maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 egg until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp kosher salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Press the dough evenly into a lined or greased baking pan.
- Make the pecan filling: In another bowl, cream together 4 tbsp salted butter, ½ cup dark brown sugar, ½ cup maple syrup, and 2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Beat in 2 eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Stir in the roughly chopped pecans and semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the pecan filling evenly over the prepared crust, spreading it out gently with a spatula to cover the base. Bake the bars in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 45 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly golden around the edges.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into 24 bars and serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and butter to ensure the ingredients mix smoothly.
- You can adjust the amount of chocolate chips depending on your preference, between 1 to 1 ½ cups.
- For easier cutting, chill the bars in the refrigerator before slicing.
- These bars keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Feel free to substitute pecans with walnuts or other nuts if desired.