Kentucky Derby Bars

Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with these easy and delicious Kentucky Derby Bars. Much like Derby Pie, these bars are packed with traditional elements like butter, eggs, pecans, and chocolate!

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

Servings: servings

Calories: 342kcal

Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

Crust

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter softened

Filling

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup butter melted
4 large eggs
2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° and line a 13×9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, letting excess extend over the sides of the pan; spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
For the Crust
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until the mixture is sandy. Transfer to the prepared pan and press the mixture firmly into the bottom. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned.

For the Filling:

In the same large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, and eggs until combined. Then fold in the pecans and chocolate chips.
Pour the mixture over the partially baked crust.

Bake the Bars:

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center is set. Let cool completely. I like to chill the bars in the refrigerator (after they have cooled slightly) until firm.
Using excess foil as handles, remove the bars from the pan before cutting. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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