German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bites

Do you love pecan pie as much as I do? If so, then you will definitely enjoy these chocolate pecan pie bites. They are the perfect snack, dessert, or breakfast. Add them to your morning cup of coffee or afternoon tea. Take them with you to work or snack on them while you’re on your way somewhere.   These pecan pie bites are not easy to make. In fact, there are quite a few steps. However, believe me that it will be worth all the work when you smell the delicious pecans in the oven. The combination of pecans and chocolate is groundbreaking, so you have to try this recipe!

How to make German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bites?

Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees. Add a layer of pecans to the baking pan

Bake the pecans for 8-10 minutes. Stir halfway through.

Line the bottom of a 9x13x2-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.

Grease the foil.

Whisk your flour, confectioners’ sugar, and cocoa together.

Add in some butter and combine.

Press the resulting mixture into the bottom of the pan.

Bake the crust for 15 minutes.

When you take it out, sprinkle some chocolate chips over the crust and let cool for 30 minutes.

Beat eggs in a large mixing bowl.

Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter to the bowl. Whisk.

Add in your pecans and coconut.

Pour the resulting mixture over the crust.

Bake for about 30 minutes.

Cool completely and refrigerate for an hour.

Take the bar out of the pan, cut into slices, and serve.

Why is my crust dry?

Your crust could turn out dry because you used too much flour. To avoid making this mistake, measure all of your ingredients meticulously. With time, you will learn to use the right measurements without measuring the ingredients. If you’re just starting to learn how to bake, stick to the recipe.

What can I use to combine the flour with butter?

I like using a pastry blender. I think it creates the perfect consistency for your crust. However, you can also try doing it with a food processor. It’s probably easier that way. It all depends on what tools you have at home!

Can I use different nuts?

You can experiment with all kinds of nuts. Keep in mind that it won’t taste the same. The combination of pecans and chocolate is perfect. If you don’t like pecans or don’t have any at home, you can use some other nuts. It won’t be the same recipe, but you might discover something truly special.

German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bites

Prep Time: 25Min Cooking Time: 59Min 59Min

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

• 3 cups (330g) pecan halves
• 1 & 3/4 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (82g) confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 cup (170g) cold butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup (21g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 & 1/2 cups (255g) semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup (150g) firmly packed light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup (177ml) light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup (85g) sweetened flaked coconut

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Arrange pecans in a single layer of a shallow baking pan. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Stir halfway through baking.
3. Line the bottom and sides of a 9"x 13"x 2" baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on two short sides. Grease foil.
4. Whisk together the flour, confectioners' sugar, and cocoa. Add the cold butter, and combine with a pastry blender* until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Press the mixture into the bottom and about 3/4-inch up sides of prepared pan.**
5. Bake the crust for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over crust. Allow to cool on a wire rack at least 30 minutes.
6. Place the eggs in a large mixing bowl, and beat lightly. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter. Whisk together until smooth. Stir in the coconut and pecans. Pour evenly over the partially baked crust.
7. Bake 28-34 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the filling has set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Then, refrigerate for an hour.
8. Using foil overhang, lift the bars from the pan and place on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into bars.

Nutrition

*You can also mix crust ingredients in a food processor, but I prefer mixing this way. **Shortbread crusts like this one can be a bit tricky. The mixture will not hold together on its own, but it should hold together when pinched. Be sure your ingredient measurements are accurate, and press the crust firmly into the bottom of the pan.

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