My Fave Boozy Thanksgiving Dessert aka Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars | Sweet Tooth S2E5

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide a similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are more affordable.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index, while granulated sugar is often less expensive.

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with a similar consistency, while maple syrup can be less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based, while margarine is often cheaper and can mimic butter's texture.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a food processor, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 3/4 cup of brown sugar.

Add 2 oz of softened cream cheese and a pinch of salt to the food processor.

Pulse the mixture until it resembles wet sand and clumps together.

Transfer the mixture to a baking pan and press it down evenly using parchment paper and a flat surface.

Par bake the crust in the oven for 10 minutes until it takes on a little color and is slightly set.

Remove the crust from the oven and ensure it is still wet on top.

Chop half of the pecans roughly and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup of honey, 3/4 cup of brown sugar, and 2 tbsp of melted butter.

Add a pinch of salt, 2 eggs, and 2 tbsp of bourbon to the mixture and stir to combine.

Add 4 oz of chopped dark chocolate and the chopped pecans to the bowl and mix until evenly distributed.

Pour the filling over the par-baked crust and spread it evenly.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 30 minutes until the filling is puffed but still slightly squishy in the center.

Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating for about 2 hours to firm up.

Use a sharp serrated knife to cut into bars.

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