✨ A Short, Perfect Introduction
These German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are everything you love about classic pecan pie and German chocolate cake — in one decadent bar! 🌰🍫 With a buttery crust, sweet coconut-pecan filling, and a rich chocolate base, they’re a guaranteed hit for holidays, potlucks, or late-night cravings.
📋 Prep Time: 20 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: 1 hour
⏱️ Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 16 bars
🔥 Calories per Serving: 350 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
➤ For the Chocolate Crust:
- 🍫 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 🍚 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 🌾 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 🍫 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 🧂 1/4 tsp salt
➤ For the Filling:
- 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 🍬 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 🥛 1/2 cup light corn syrup or maple syrup
- 🥚 3 large eggs
- 🥥 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 🌰 1 cup chopped pecans
- 🍶 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven & Prep Pan:
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 9×13” baking dish with parchment paper or grease it well.
2️⃣ Make the Crust:
In a bowl, mix together melted butter 🧈, sugar 🍚, flour 🌾, cocoa powder 🍫, and salt 🧂 until crumbly. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan.
3️⃣ Bake the Crust:
Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and set aside. The crust will firm up as it cools slightly.
4️⃣ Prepare the Filling:
In a saucepan, melt butter 🧈 over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar 🍬 and corn syrup 🥛 until combined and warm. Remove from heat and whisk in eggs 🥚 one at a time, then vanilla 🍶, shredded coconut 🥥, and chopped pecans 🌰.
5️⃣ Assemble the Bars:
Pour the filling evenly over the partially baked crust. Spread it out gently with a spatula.
6️⃣ Bake Again:
Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden and bubbling.
7️⃣ Cool and Chill:
Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars. ❄️
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Gooey pecan pie meets rich German chocolate in bar form! 🍫🌰
- Easy to slice and serve for parties or gifting 🎁
- Perfect balance of chewy, crunchy, fudgy, and buttery 🤎
- A crowd favorite that disappears fast — better make a double batch! 🎯
🔥 Helpful Tips
- Use parchment for easy lifting and clean cuts ✂️
- Let bars cool completely before slicing to avoid a sticky mess
- Add a drizzle of melted chocolate over the top for extra flair 🍫
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days — they taste even better the next day!
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