Pecan, Chocolate, and Toffee Bars

Pecan, Chocolate, and Toffee Bars

24 servings
Pancake mix is the secret ingredient in these upgraded pecan pie bars. They're a rich, crowd-pleasing capper to a holiday meal.

Ingredients

  • baking spray with flour
  • pancake mix (such as bisquick original pancake & baking mix
    3 c
  • confectioners’ sugar
    ¾ c
  • unsalted butter

    cubed and softened

    1 c
  • eggs

    at room temperature

    3 large
  • packed dark brown sugar
    ⅝ c
  • light corn syrup
    ⅝ c
  • unsalted butter

    melted

    ⅓ c
  • pure vanilla extract
    2 tsp.
  • kosher salt
    ½ tsp.
  • chopped pecans
    5 ½ c
  • dark chocolate chips
    ½ c
  • toffee bits
    ¼ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven, and prepare the baking pan: Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking pan with baking spray. Line with parchment paper, covering sides and leaving a 2-inch overhang on long sides. Generously spray parchment paper with baking spray.

  2. 2

    Make the crust: Pulse pancake mix and confectioners’ sugar in a food processor until combined, 4 to 5 pulses. Add butter; pulse until mixture starts to pull away from sides of bowl and forms clumps that hold together when pressed, about 20 pulses. Press mixture evenly into prepared baking pan with greased hands.

  3. 3

    Bake the crust: Bake until golden brown, 22 to 25 minutes. Let cool in baking pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes. (Do not turn off oven.)

  4. 4

    Combine the filling ingredients: Make the filling: Whisk eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in pecans, chocolate chips, and toffee bits. Spread filling evenly over prepared crust.

  5. 5

    Bake the bars: Bake at 350°F until golden and set, 28 to 30 minutes. (Filling may jiggle slightly as a whole.) Let cool in baking pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Refrigerate, uncovered, until firm, about 1 hour. Cut into bars.

Pecan, Chocolate, and Toffee Bars

Pecan, Chocolate, and Toffee Bars

195 min24 servings

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About this Recipe

Looking for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert to cap off your holiday feast? These Pecan, Chocolate, and Toffee Bars are a rich, indulgent treat that will have everyone asking for the recipe.

The surprising secret to these decadent bars is a common pantry staple: pancake mix. It's cleverly used to create a tender, buttery crust that perfectly complements the gooey, nutty topping, making these bars incredibly easy to assemble yet impressively delicious. This method ensures a delightful texture that stands out from typical bar recipes.

Prepare for a symphony of textures and flavors with every bite. You'll experience a tender, cookie-like crust, followed by a thick, caramel-like filling brimming with crunchy pecans, rich dark chocolate chips, and irresistible toffee bits. Each bar offers a delightful chew and a satisfying sweetness, balanced by the depth of dark brown sugar and a hint of salt. With a yield of 24 servings, these bars are designed to be shared and enjoyed by many.

While fantastic as is, these bars offer room for creative variations. You could swap out the pecans for walnuts or a mix of your favorite nuts, or try milk chocolate chips for a slightly sweeter profile. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of ground cinnamon to the filling if you desire.

These rich bars are a perfect capper to any festive meal, especially during the holidays. Serve them alongside a cup of coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable dessert experience that feeds a crowd.

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