Derby Day Bars
The perfect treat for the Kentucky Derby. Ooey, gooey, chocolate pecan pie bars great for a crowd or family gathering.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1+1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch (*see recipe notes)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 large eggs ( lightly beaten)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup pecans, chopped ((or walnuts chopped))
- 1 splash Bourbon (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8 by 8 pan with parchment paper or spray with non-stick spray.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together the base ingredients (melt the butter in the microwave): melted butter, brown sugar, flour and salt. Press into an even layer at the bottom of the pan.
- 3
Using the same bowl (or a different one if you really want to wash two bowls) add the filling ingredients: melted butter, brown sugar, flour, salt, vanilla and two eggs. Mix together with a fork or spoon until fully incorporated.
- 4
Pulse pecans in a blender or food processor a few times to chop into small pieces.
- 5
Add chocolate chips and pecans to the filling and mix together. Add a splash of bourbon if desired.
- 6
Spread the filling mixture on top of the base bar layer.
- 7
Bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are brown and the filling mixture is set. See recipe notes about length of baking time needed.
- 8
Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting and serving. Enjoy!