Best 11 Dark Chocolate Pecan Cookie Bars Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in the rich, chocolatey delight of dark chocolate pecan cookie bars! Experience the union of luscious dark chocolate and crunchy pecans in a tantalizing cookie bar that is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. These delectable treats are perfect for your next party or as a special surprise for your loved ones. With their chewy texture, decadent flavor, and irresistible aroma, dark chocolate pecan cookie bars are guaranteed to be a hit among cookie enthusiasts.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DARK CHOCOLATE-PECAN COOKIE BARS



Dark Chocolate-Pecan Cookie Bars image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 32m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Bittersweet Chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Mix egg, sugar, butter and vanilla in large bowl until blended. Add dry ingredients; stir just until blended. Stir in chocolate and nuts.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake 22 to 24 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Use foil handles to remove dessert from pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 140 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS



Classic Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars image

Enjoy this nutty chocolate and pecan bar made with Gold Medal® all-purpose flour - a delicious dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon bourbon, if desired
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs, beaten
1 bag (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 325°). Beat flour, brown sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Press mixture on bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Stir remaining ingredients in medium bowl until well mixed. Pour over partially baked crust.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Cool about 15 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until firm. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

PECAN, OAT, AND DARK-CHOCOLATE-CHUNK COOKIES



Pecan, Oat, and Dark-Chocolate-Chunk Cookies image

These hearty treats are like a granola bar and a cookie rolled in one. This dough is sticky and a bit crumbly (but hey, it's gluten-free and vegan!) -- use damp hands to flatten. Cookies will crisp as they cool. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 803.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups pecans, chopped
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 ounces dark chocolate, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Working in batches, pulse pecans in a food processor just until finely ground. (Do not overprocess.) Transfer to a bowl and stir in oats, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch. Make a well in the center and add oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Fold in chocolate chunks.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment. Scoop and firmly pack dough a using 1/4-cup measuring cup and arrange on sheet. Flatten each slightly with palm of hand until 1/2 inch thick.
  • Bake, rotating sheet once, until cookies are light golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack and let cool completely before removing cookies with a spatula.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 g, Cholesterol 1 g, Fat 29 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 63 g

CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS



Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars image

This delicious chocolate pecan pie treat (no crust needed) is from Anne Royal of Port Orchard, Washington.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield Makes 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 2 tablespoons melted
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 package (11.5 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat 1 stick room-temperature butter, brown sugar, flour, and salt until coarse crumbs form. Pour mixture into prepared pan; press firmly into bottom.
  • Bake until lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool, 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in same large bowl, mix eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Add chocolate chips and pecans; spread over crust. Bake until set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan before lifting out (using foil to lift). Cut into 32 bars (8 rows by 4 rows).

KIRSTEN'S DARK CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS



Kirsten's Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars image

Awesome cookie bars for when you don't feel like standing around to make dozens of cookies.

Provided by KIRSTENLIV

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, melted
1 cup dark brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 cups dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a bowl; beat it eggs and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Stir flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder into the creamed butter mixture until batter is well mixed. Fold chocolate chips into batter; spread into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 218.5 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP-PECAN BARS



Chocolate Chip-Pecan Bars image

Junmpstart cookie bar baking with a cake mix!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white or yellow cake mix
2 cups pecan halves
2/3 cup butter or margarine
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In medium bowl, cut 6 tablespoons butter into cake mix, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until crumbly. Press firmly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 13 to 14 minutes or until crust is dry.
  • Sprinkle pecan halves evenly over baked layer. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2/3 cup butter and the brown sugar to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally; boil and stir 1 minute. Spoon mixture evenly over pecans.
  • Bake 13 to 16 minutes or until bubbly and light brown. Sprinkle chocolate chips over warm bars. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

DARK CHOCOLATE PECAN BARS



Dark Chocolate Pecan Bars image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield About 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 15

Cooking spray
1/3 cup pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
4 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups pecans, roughly chopped
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides; coat the foil with cooking spray. Pulse the pecans in a food processor until finely ground. Add the flour, granulated sugar and salt and pulse to combine. Add the cold butter and pulse until the dough starts clumping together (it will still be crumbly). Transfer to the baking dish and press into an even layer with your fingers. Bake until golden brown and set, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the topping: Whisk the corn syrup, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla and salt in a large bowl until smooth, then stir in the pecans.
  • Spread the topping over the warm crust and sprinkle evenly with the chocolate. Return to the oven and bake until the top is set and no longer jiggly, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely in the pan. Remove and cut into diamonds or squares.

CARAMEL-PECAN COOKIE BUTTER BARS



Caramel-Pecan Cookie Butter Bars image

These cookie butter bars were an instant hit in my house. I love cookie butter and thought this was another tasty way to use it. The cookies freeze well, too. -Sherry Little, Cabot, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Biscoff creamy cookie spread
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/4 cups self-rising flour
2 cups pecan halves, coarsely chopped
1 package (11 ounces) caramels
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (6 ounces) dark chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars and cookie butter until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour. Spread onto bottom of greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with pecans; press lightly into dough. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine caramels and cream. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until caramels are melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over crust. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over bars; let stand until set. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE PECAN BARS



Chocolate Pecan Bars image

These chewy, chocolaty bars are great for Thanksgiving or Christmas...and always a big hit with everyone. They're easy to prepare and make a big batch. We find them simply irresistible! -Carole Fraser, North York, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1-1/4 cups light corn syrup
1-1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups chopped pecans
GLAZE:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1-1/4 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in flour. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt chocolate with corn syrup over low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in the sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add pecans. , Spread evenly over hot crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until firm around the edges. Cool on a wire rack. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over bars.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE PECAN BARS



Chocolate Pecan Bars image

There is a very famous pie named after a very famous horse race that shall remain nameless. It combines pecan pie with chocolate chips and a splash of Bourbon (because it was invented in Kentucky and if it will sit still we will throw Bourbon in it in this state). My brother Donnie has always loved chocolate chip pecan pie, and I have been trying for years to improve on the classic. Made into bar form, this dessert becomes the perfect treat for your Derby Party or Holiday potluck. You can leave out the Bourbon if you feel so inclined, but I love the way the smoky, spicy flavor pairs with the orange. These little babies also keep really well, making them a staple in my Christmas cookie exchange basket.

Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 to 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick cooking spray
12 tablespoons (170 grams) cold unsalted butter, diced
2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
2 tablespoons sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
1 2/3 cups (165 grams) pecans
1 cup (240 milliliters) honey
2/3 cup (145 grams) packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Bourbon
Grated zest of 1 orange
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup (170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • For the crust: Adjust the oven rack to the bottom position and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Coat the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch (23-by-33 centimeter) baking pan with cooking spray. Line the pan with parchment paper, letting the paper overhang the edges of the pan by a few inches on two sides (this will help you lift the bars out of the pan).
  • In a food processor, pulse together the butter, flour, salt and sugar until the butter is in pea-sized pieces. Add the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse until the dough begins to pull from the sides of the bowl. Transfer the dough to a floured surface, gather together, and pat into a rectangle. Roll the dough into a rectangle 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick that measures about 13 by 15 inches (33 by 38 centimeters). Trim the rough edges and ease the dough into the prepared pan, pressing it onto the bottom and about halfway up the sides (trim the dough more on the sides as needed). Prick the dough a couple times with a fork. Cover with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until the dough starts to set up, about 15 minutes. Remove the weights and foil and continue to bake until the crust is just golden, about 5 minutes more. Let cool completely.
  • For the filling: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Spread the pecans in an even layer on a baking sheet. Toast until fragrant and golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool slightly, then roughly chop.
  • Beat the honey and brown sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in the eggs. Add in the melted butter and continue to beat. Add the flour, Bourbon, orange zest and vanilla. Sprinkle the pecans and chocolate chips over the crust and pour the honey mixture over the top. Bake until the top of the filling is golden brown and the center sets up, 30 to 40 minutes. Cover and put in the refrigerator until cool. When ready to serve, cut into 12 to 24 bars.

EASY PECAN PIE BAR COOKIES



Easy Pecan Pie Bar Cookies image

These easy bar cookies have all the flavor of pecan pie. Everyone raves about these cookies -- as big as the batch is, they never seem to last long!

Provided by Jennifer Boudreaux Pirot

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup butter
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups light corn syrup
1 ½ cups white sugar
4 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 10x15-inch baking pan.
  • Mix flour, 3/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt together in a bowl until crumbly. Press into the prepared pan.
  • Bake crust in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Remove and leave oven on.
  • Mix corn syrup, 1 1/2 cups sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until blended. Stir in pecans. Spread filling evenly over the baked crust.
  • Bake in the hot oven until filling is set, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely, and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 59.3 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The chocolate is the star of the show in these bars, so it's important to use a good quality dark chocolate. Look for a chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Toast the pecans: Toasting the pecans brings out their flavor and makes them more crunchy. You can toast them in the oven or in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough before baking helps the bars hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set: The bars should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out of the oven. They will continue to firm up as they cool.

Conclusion:

These dark chocolate pecan cookie bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're rich, chocolatey, and nutty, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give these bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

Related Topics