German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars :: Perfect Cozy Dessert For Fall

unsweetened chocolate

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Cocoa powder is lower in calories and easier to find.

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey provides a natural sweetness with fewer additives.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

Toast 1.5 cups of chopped pecans on a parchment-lined sheet pan for 5 minutes.

In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, and 1/8 cup cocoa powder.

Cut in 6 tablespoons of cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender.

Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8x8 square pan lined with parchment paper.

Bake the crust for 15 minutes.

Sprinkle 3/4 cup chocolate chips over the crust and let sit for 30 minutes to melt.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 small eggs.

Add brown sugar and corn syrup (between 1/3 and 1/2 cup each) to the eggs and mix well.

Add the toasted pecans and 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut to the mixture.

Pour the pecan mixture over the melted chocolate chips on the crust.

Bake for 28 to 34 minutes at 350°F (177°C) until just set.

Cool for about an hour before cutting into bars.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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