Nothing taste better than the combination of sweet and salty. That is what you get with these Chocolate Pretzel Pecan Shortbread Bars!
I have been telling you A LOT lately that things have certainly been crazy around here. School, kids, blog and life sometimes it can be hard to try and manage everything. Can I tell you that I just feel so grateful that I have all of these things to manage and I need to remind myself of that every day.
In the midst of all of this I have been trying to figure out what to call this here dessert. Like for 3 weeks trying to figure it out.ย Isn’t that funny? I could not figure out exactly what they were. Turtle something or other. Pecan pie bar. Just calling it for what it was, Chocolate Pretzel Pecan Shortbread Bars, seemed like the best solution. It is a combination of all of these ingredients.
Despite the name can we just say AMAZING!! I made these twice in about a week at the beginning of February. Took them to two church events which was a good thing or I would of eaten them entirely by myself. Seriously no self control people!
There is a process with these bars. You have to bake the crust first. Then add the top layer and bake again. They need to cool completely and then refrigerated. Trust me, it is worth it. I tried to skip the refrigeration time the second go around and it really made a difference on how these tasted. ENJOY!
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Chocolate Pretzel Pecan Shortbread Bars
Ingredients
- FOR THE CRUST:
- 2 cups flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 1 stick butter cold
- FOR THE FILLING:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup white Karo syrup
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 4 eggs slightly beaten
- 2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup pretzels chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Prepare a 9 x 13 pan by spraying it and lining with a piece of parchment paper. Then spray the parchment paper.
- Mix the flour and brown sugar together. Cut into mixture the butter till it looks crumbly. Stir in pecans. Spread into pan and bake for 10 minutes. When done allow to cool while you prepare the filling.
- In a large bowl add sugar, karo syrup and butter. Mix well together.
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs.
- Add to sugar mixture and stir.
- Pour over shortbread and spread evenly.
- Evenly spread out the 2 cups of pecans over the egg mixture.
- Then layer the mini chocolate chips on top of pecans.
- Then layer the pretzels on top of the chocolate chips.
- Press the pretzels down lightly into the batter.
- Put back in oven and cook for 30 minutes or until middle no longer jiggles.
- Cool at room temperature.
- Then chill bars for 4 hours or overnight. ENJOY!
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whatjessicabakednext
These bars look delicious! ๐
Nancy P.
Thanks so much!!
Tanya Schroeder
I donโt care what you call them, I call them fantastic!!! I love pecan pie, but never make it! I think having it in bar form is the way to go, especially when they are loaded up with all this yumminess!
Nancy P.
I like that Tanya! fantastic!!
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner
Nancy, I’m a huge fan of sweet and salty treats! These look amazing….pinning these tasty sweets!
Nancy P.
Sweet and salty are great together!! Thanks Deb!!
Charbel
Yum. This looks so good! I love anything with pecans!
Nancy P.
Pecans are a favorite of mine too Charbel!!
Kate@Diethood
I have the perfect name! Sweet & Salty Bites of HEAVEN! YUMMMMMM! ๐
Nancy P.
Thanks Kate!!
whatjessicabakednext
These look divine!
crazyforcrust
I. NEED. These. OMG! Pinned.
Nancy P.
๐ thanks so much Dorothy!!!
Jodee Weiland
Shortbread with chocolate, pecans, and pretzels…great idea! Looks delicious! I want to take a bite now. Thanks for sharing!
Nancy P.
Thank you Jodee!
Gloria @ Simply Gloria
Nancy, I have been in the same boat trying to name something. I can’t even edit the pics until I have a name. Drives me crazy. But, 3 weeks… you’re funny! Love the name! Absolutely perfect… and perfectly divine!
Nancy P.
You are so sweet! Thanks Gloria!
Amy | Club Narwhal
These look absolutely glorious! I am a sucker for a bar of any kind but add pecans and I am 150% sold!
Nancy P.
I am a sucker for anything pecans too, and CHOCOLATE! Thanks Amy!
Megin
OMG these look good! I’ve pinned to my Craving Cookie Pinterest board to make later.
I’m visiting from Whimsy Wednesday Link Party. I would be so honored if you would share this at Brag About It Link Party on VMG206.
~ Megin of VMG206
Nancy P.
Thanks for visiting! Heading over to check it out!
Jocelyn@Brucrewlife
I would have no self control around there either, girl!! They look fantastic!! ๐
Nancy P.
Thanks Jocelyn!
Jocelyn@Brucrewlife
*these
Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy
Call these whatever you want – they look GOOOOOOOD!!! I want one right now! That sweet & salty combo is my fave and I love shortbread. Thanks for linking up to Saturday Night Fever, Nancy – PINNED!!!
Nancy P.
Haha! Thanks Jen!
Karly
These bars are right up my alley! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Nancy P.
Thanks Karly!
Monica Nicole
When you say chill for at least 4 hours or overnight, do you mean in the refrigerator? Please don’t laugh? Thanks.
Nancy P.
All questions are good questions Monica! Yes in the refrigerator! Hope this helps!
Beth
It was kind of a fail for me. Will try again…
Nancy P.
Tell me what happened Beth, maybe I can help.
Dawn
How long can u store these?? Would love to make these to put on Christmas cookie tray
Nancy P.
Dawn, I would say up to four days!
Stephanie
These look INSANELY delicious, I am definitely going to keep this in mind for the next time we have people over, pinning! Amazing pictures too ๐
Nancy P.
Thanks so much Stephanie!
DessertForTwo
YUM!
Liz
One word: heavenly!!!!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed
These make my mouth water! Yum!
Cathy Trochelman
Life feels crazy so much of the time, doesn’t it? I think I need to start making these DELICIOUS bars to get me through!!! ๐