Description
Kentucky Derby Bars are a delightful twist on the classic Derby Pie, combining rich flavors of chocolate and pecans into easy-to-make dessert bars. Perfect for celebrating the Kentucky Derby or enjoying at family gatherings, these bars are sure to impress with their buttery crust and gooey filling. The combination of simple ingredients like unsalted butter, eggs, and dark corn syrup creates a decadent treat that everyone will love. Whether served warm with ice cream or enjoyed with a cup of coffee, Kentucky Derby Bars bring Southern charm to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup 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 and prepare a 13×9-inch baking pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Cut in softened butter until the mixture resembles sandy crumbs.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the prepared pan and bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, mix together brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, pecans, and chocolate chips for the filling.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to the oven for an additional 25-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg