chocolate pecan bars

(1 RATING)
12 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Apr 10, 2016

Bar cookies are a favorite of my kids, and of the grown-ups in my life.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 2 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1 cup butter
  • 14 ounces can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 - egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped

How To Make chocolate pecan bars

  • Step 1
    Combine flour, sugar, and cocoa in a medium bowl; stir well. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Press the mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes; let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Combine the condensed milk, egg, and vanilla; stir until blended. Stir in the pecans. Pour over the prepared crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack; cut into bars. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Keyword: #pecans
Keyword: #chocolate
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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