If you like pecan pie, you will like this. This rich dessert will go a long way. Just a small piece will take care of any sweet tooth.
PECAN PIE CHOCLATE CHIP BARS
(makes 36)
Crust Ingredients:
*1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*3/4 (1 1/2 sticks) cold butter
*1/2 cup ice cold water
Filling Ingredients:
*4 large eggs
*2 cups granulated sugar
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*1 cup all-purpose flour
*1 cup butter, melted
*3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
*3 cups chocolate chips
*1 1/3 cups pecans, chopped
Directions:
~In a small bowl or food processor, mix the flour and salt.
~Add butter a cut in butter with a fork or pulse if using a food processor, until mixture is crumbly.
~Drizzle in water until mixture comes together.
~Form dough into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap.
~Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
~Lightly flour a clean surface and roll dough out to fit a 9x13 inch pan.
~Coat 9x13 inch pan with a cooking spray.
~Press dough into a 9x13 inch pan and refrigerate until ready to use.
~In a large bowl, mix eggs, sugar, and salt for 2-3 minutes.
~Mix in flour, butter, and vanilla.
~Gently fold in chocolate chips.
~Pour over prepared crust.
~Sprinkle pecans over top.
~Place a sheet of aluminum foil loosely over pan.
~Bake for 20 minutes.
~Remove sheet of aluminum foil and bake another 30 minutes or until top is a golden brown.
~Cool completely on a cooling rack before cutting.
~Refrigerate leftovers.
Variation:
`add a cup a coconut when adding the chocolate chips
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