CHOCOLATE PECAN BARS
 

CHOCOLATE PECAN BARS

 An orginal recipe by Chef Daniel Keehner of Union Square Events.
Category: Cookies & Bars
Difficulty: Medium
 Makes one cookie sheet

INGREDIENTS

CRUST
210g sugar
7g salt
100g pecans
196g butter 
4ea yolks
15g baking powder
280g all-purpose flour
 
PECAN FILLING
40g dark brown sugar
40g bread flour
390g corn syrup
390g maple syrup
5ea eggs
25g Bourbon
15g salt
80g butter (melted)
345g pecans (toasted & chopped)
 

INSTRUCTIONS

Crust

  • Grind the first 3 ingredients together to a fine powder.

  • Mix the grounded powder with the butter until light and fluffy.

  • Slowly incorporate the yolks, then the baking powder and flour.

  • Press into a parchment lined baking tray.

  • Bake at 325°F (163°C) until golden brown.


Pecan Filling

  • When the crust is ready and cooled, mix all ingredients until incorporated except or the Chocolate Chips 60%.

  • Pour the mixture onto th tray and sprinkle chips on top. Bake at 325°F (163°C).