I know you’re most likely not thinking about Thanksgiving yet. It’s still October and there are costumes to be chosen and trick-or-treat candy to be purchased (or purchased again if you’ve already eaten most of it. Ahem).
I was planning on sharing this recipe in November when you are assembling your Thanksgiving menu and have pecan pie on the brain. BUT, I couldn’t keep these to myself until then. You need these in your life right now.
Friends, please meet the most delicious way to get your pecan pie fix: Chocolate Coconut Pecan Pie Bars. Imagine the best pecan pie you’ve ever tasted, then add chocolate chips and shredded coconut. These ingredients were made to be together!
Pecan pie elevated to level AMAZING. Crunchy, gooey, sweet, and sticky perfection.
I wish you could come over to my house right this second. We’d sit on the couch (in yoga pants, of course) with a cup of coffee in one hand and a Chocolate Coconut Pecan Pie Bar in the other. Our laps will be covered in buttery crumbs and we’ll be discussing the important things in life. Also, we’ll agree that I won’t count the calories if you don’t. Deal?
German Chocolate Bars
In my opinion (pecan pie purists should stop reading now), these bars are way better than traditional pecan pie.
There’s no crust to roll out, and the base is a quick shortbread crust which is pressed into and 8×8 pan. The crust is filled with chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans, which are all suspended in a thick brown sugar and maple syrup mixture. Phenomenal flavor and texture in every bite!
I’ll be making these for Thanksgiving, and approximately one million more times between now and then. Promise me you’ll do the same.
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Chocolate Coconut Pecan Pie Bars
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/3 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips I prefer bittersweet
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- sea salt optional
Instructions
Crust:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 pan with foil, leaving a couple inches overhang. Spray or butter the foil.
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Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy and combined. Add flour and salt, beat until thoroughly combined. Dump the mixture (it will be crumbly) into the prepared pan and press it evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the filling.
Filling:
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In a large bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, milk, and egg. Whisk until combined. Add pecans, chocolate chips, and coconut and stir until combined. Pour the filling over the crust and gently spread it around with a rubber spatula so that the solids and liquid are evenly distributed.
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Return to the oven and cook for about 23-25 minutes. The mixture should be bubbling slightly around the corners. The edges will be set but the center will still be a little jiggly. It will firm up as it cools. Place pan on a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt, if desired, to add a contrast to the sweetness.
Recipe Notes
You can top these with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired. I preferred them without a topping.
Ohhh please: I’ve already started my “what to cook for Christmas” pinterest board! So I don’t think you’re too early with these delicious looking bars. I love the way that crust looks, too. And I love anything with pecan so basically I’m just very excited haha!
Oh wow! How yummy! Such a naughty treat but this is making my mouth water!
WHY MUST YOU TEMPT ME!!!!! Looks amazing.
These look so good! The coconut + chocolate combo is bomb!
xx nicole
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This just might replace the pecan pies, who am I kidding I’ll just have to make both.
I think my husband would love this. Wow!!! These look incredible!
Oh wow, these look and sound incredible!
I LOVE this twist on the traditional Thanksgiving pecan pie! The addition of yummy chocolate and coconut looks SO good.
These look so good..Love the coconut and chocolate combination!
You mean I get to eat pie, but I don’t have to mess with pie crust?!!? I’m in! I’m headed over with my yoga pants and coffee now 😉 lol
YES! Wonderful, right? 🙂
my pecan pie loving mama would say you have to be crazy, but I think you are right!! these look amazing and I can just taste the sticky sweet! Oh man, I am saving this to make for everything!
I love the combination of pecans, chocolate and coconut!! Looks delicious!
Oh my goodness. Those are a thing of beauty, for sure! I think I’d eat the whole batch by myself, though… So I guess I’d have to make two. 😉
I’m a coconut freak, so these are totally my cup of tea (would love them WITH a cup of tea, too)! YUM!
YUM! These look delish! Perfect for this time of year!
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Chocolate coconut pecan pie bars?! These look out of this world…delish! I’m not even waiting til Thanksgiving-soooo yummy!
Dude I think I gained like 5lbs looking at your photos. I need to make these NOW
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Ha! Tell me about it. I swear I went up a pants size after eating a few of these. 🙂 Worth it!
These look amazing!!! My mouth is watering now. I love chocolate, coconut and pecans. So these I def need to make soon!
Pecan pie was my fave when my Grandmother was alive. I have yet to try it because I feel like I could never be as good as hers. But these bars? Oh ya, I will be making them!!
These look delicious! I have a wedding shower at work that I volunteered to bring in a dessert. I’ll be trying it out this recipe for that.
I need to print this recipe and make it for my mom. She will love this!
Pecan pie is no joke one of my favorite desserts, especially this time of year. So making them in little bars – amazing!
Chocolate, coconut and pecans all in one bar? I think I just died and went to dessert heaven!