Thanksgiving Favorites: Pecan Bars with Chocolate & Bourbon
- 1 box Krusteaz Pecan Bars mix
- 1/2 stick butter, softened
- 1/2 C. finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 C. pecan pieces
- 1/2 C. chocolate chunks
- 2 Tbls. bourbon
- 1/2 C. less 2 Tbls. water
- 1 egg
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 8×8″ baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In small bowl, combine the pouch of crust mix from the box with softened butter and 1/2 c. finely chopped pecans. Use a pastry blender or fork to combine until mixture is crumbly. Spread in prepared pan and press firmly into bottom of pan.
- Bake about 10 minutes, then remove from oven.
- Sprinkle over crust the packet of pecans from the mix, plus an additional 1/2 C. pecans and the chocolate chunks.
- In small bowl, combine pouch of filling mix from the box with egg, bourbon and water. Whisk to mix well and immediately pour over crust/pecan/chocolate.
- Bake additional 28 minutes or until center is set and top is lightly browned.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.