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Lite Chocolate Pecan Bars Recipe

Decadent yet delightful! These Lite Chocolate Pecan Bars offer the perfect balance of sweet and nutty goodness without weighing you down. A flaky crust meets a rich, chocolatey pecan filling in this easy-to-make recipe, perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!). Get ready to impress with this irresistible treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 271.6 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Lite Chocolate Pecan Bars

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How to Make Lite Chocolate Pecan Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup cornstarch.
  3. Cut in 1/2 cup cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  6. While the crust is baking, prepare the filling: In a separate large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup light corn syrup, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 large eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  7. Stir in 1 cup pecan halves and 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  8. Pour the filling evenly over the pre-baked crust.
  9. Bake for an additional 35 minutes, or until the filling is set around the edges and slightly soft in the center.
  10. Let cool completely in the pan for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

88g

Fat

27g

Carbs

12g

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