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Homemade Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

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Delight in these rich and chewy Homemade Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars, featuring a nutty almond and coconut flour crust topped with a luscious maple syrup filling, pecans, and dark chocolate chips. Perfectly balanced with warm cinnamon and vanilla, these bars bake to a golden finish, making them an irresistible treat for gatherings or anytime indulgence.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 0 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 ¾ cups almond flour (blanched, super fine)
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
  • 1 large egg (whisked)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Filling

  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar
  • 3 large eggs (whisked)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • 1 ¾ cups pecans (coarsely chopped)
  • ½ cup mini dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the bars evenly.
  2. Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, and 3 tablespoons coconut sugar. Whisk to blend. Add melted coconut oil, whisked egg, pure maple syrup, and salt. Mix until the ingredients form a sticky dough. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and ½ to 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch square baking dish lined with parchment paper.
  3. Prepare the Filling: Using the same bowl (no need to clean), whisk together the filling ingredients: pure maple syrup, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and tapioca starch until fully blended and smooth.
  4. Add Nuts and Chocolate: Sprinkle the coarsely chopped pecans and mini dark chocolate chips evenly over the crust in the baking dish. Pour the filling mixture over the pecans and chips, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  5. Bake the Bars: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the filling is set and bubbling at the edges. The top should be lightly golden and firm to the touch.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and allow the chocolate pecan pie bars to cool completely to room temperature. This helps the filling set properly for clean slicing. Once cooled, cut into 16 bars and serve.

Notes

  • Line the baking dish with parchment paper for easier removal and clean slicing.
  • Tapioca starch helps to thicken the filling and gives a nice chewy texture.
  • You can substitute coconut sugar with brown sugar for a different caramel note, but this will change the nutrition slightly.
  • Make sure the bars have fully cooled before cutting to avoid crumbling.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/homemade-chocolate-pecan-pie-bars-recipe/