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Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake Bars




Source of Recipe


bakeorbreak






List of Ingredients



• 1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 & 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar, divided into 3/4 cup portions
  
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
  
• 2 cups finely chopped pecans, divided into 1/2 cup & 1 & 1/2 cups
  
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  
• 4 large eggs, divided
  
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
  
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350��. Line a 13��x 9�� baking pan with foil. Grease or spray foil.
   
2. Combine flour and 3/4 cup brown sugar. Cut in softened butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Press mixture into bottom of pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
   
3. Using an elecric mixer on medium speed, combine cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add 1 egg and beat until combined. Stir in chocolate and vanilla extract. Pour over baked crust. Bake 15 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
   
4. Whisk together 3/4 cup brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, and 3 eggs. Stir in 1 & 1/2 cups chopped pecans. Pour over ceam cheese mixture. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until center is set. Cool completely in pan. Cut into squares and serve.
   






Final Comments


Makes about 24 bars