Description
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with these delightful Kentucky Derby Bars, a sweet treat that embodies Southern charm. With a rich mixture of chocolate chips and crunchy pecans, these bars offer a deliciously nutty flavor that everyone will adore. Perfect for gatherings, parties, or simply indulging at home, they are incredibly easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for effortless entertaining. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, and don’t forget to pair them with a refreshing mint julep for the ultimate Derby experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 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 and spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Cut in softened butter until the mixture resembles sandy crumbs. Press this mixture into the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- In another bowl, mix brown sugar, dark corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips until well combined. Pour this filling over the crust.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set in the center. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg