Chocolate Chip Pecan Squares

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Servings: 16 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Rich, buttery shortbread bars loaded with chocolate chips and crunchy pecans
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These Chocolate Chip Pecan Squares are the ultimate no-fuss dessert, featuring a dense, cookie-like base that’s sweet and buttery. The batter is studded with generous amounts of milk chocolate chips and toasted pecans, creating a perfect balance of chewy chocolate and crunchy nuts. A second layer of chocolate chips is added after baking, which melt slightly to create a gooey, indulgent topping. They are incredibly easy to make with pantry staples and require no rolling or cutting while warm. Perfect for potlucks, holiday cookie exchanges, or satisfying a sudden sweet tooth, these squares hold their shape well and travel beautifully in a tin.

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Chocolate Chip Pecan Squares

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 16 Calories: 233.8

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These Chocolate Chip Pecan Squares are the ultimate no-fuss dessert, featuring a dense, cookie-like base that&# 226;€™s sweet and buttery. The batter is studded with generous amounts of milk chocolate chips and toasted pecans, creating a perfect balance of chewy chocolate and crunchy nuts. A second layer of chocolate chips is added after baking, which melt slightly to create a gooey, indulgent topping. They are incredibly easy to make with pantry staples and require no rolling or cutting while warm. Perfect for potlucks, holiday cookie exchanges, or satisfying a sudden sweet tooth, these squares hold their shape well and travel beautifully in a tin.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (177ðC). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with Butter Flavor Crisco and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the Crisco, brown sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  3. Reduce mixer speed to low and add the flour, mixing just until combined. Stir in one cup of chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.
  4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the center is set.
  6. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the remaining one cup of chocolate chips over the hot surface.
  7. Let the pan sit for 5 minutes to allow the chips to soften slightly, then spread them evenly across the top.
  8. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of chopped pecans.
  9. Cool the bars completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into 2x2-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

Amount Per Serving
Calories 233.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.0g25%
Saturated Fat 5.7g29%
Cholesterol 28.3mg10%
Sodium 59.0mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 20.9g7%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugars 10.8g
Protein 3.0g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chocolate chip, pecan squares, shortbread bars, cookie bars, dessert, baking, easy dessert, potluck, holiday treats, crisco, nutty, chewy, sweet, snack, after dinner
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