If you’re looking to impress without the stress, these German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are a total showstopper. Imagine gooey chocolate, toasted pecans, and a luscious coconut filling on a soft brownie-like crust. It’s everything you love about pecan pie and German chocolate cake — wrapped into easy-to-serve bars!
🍫 Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
For the filling:
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
2️⃣ Make the crust: In a bowl, blend flour, butter, and brown sugar until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
3️⃣ Prepare the filling: In another bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
4️⃣ Stir in pecans, coconut, and chocolate chips. Pour over the baked crust.
5️⃣ Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the center is set. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
💡 Tips for Best Results
- For extra crunch, toast the pecans before mixing them in.
- Chill the bars before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Add a drizzle of melted chocolate on top for an elegant finish.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
They’re rich, nutty, chocolatey, and totally indulgent — with a gorgeous texture contrast in every bite. These bars are perfect for holidays, bake sales, or a quiet evening with a hot cup of coffee.
Want me to turn your next one into this same cozy style? Just say the word! 💕