Description
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with these delightful Kentucky Derby Bars, a sweet treat that combines rich chocolate and crunchy pecans in every bite. Perfect for any gathering or cozy night in, these bars are easy to make and packed with flavors that everyone will love. With a buttery crust and a gooey filling, they’re sure to become a favorite on your dessert table. Whether you’re hosting a Derby party or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these bars deliver irresistible taste and texture!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang for easy removal, and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Cut in softened butter until the mixture resembles sandy crumbs.
- Press the crust mixture into the prepared pan evenly and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until lightly browned.
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, pecans, and chocolate chips. Pour this filling over the baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes until set. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg