Chocolate Milk Pecan Bars

Directions

Make the Crust:

• 1

  Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). 

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• 2

  Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

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• 3

  In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and salt until a soft dough forms.

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• 4

  Press evenly into the pan.

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• 5

  Bake for 15–18 minutes, until lightly golden. Set aside to cool slightly.

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Make the Filling:

• 1

  In a saucepan, combine chocolate milk, corn syrup, brown sugar, and butter.

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• 2

  Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and butter melts (about 3 minutes).

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• 3

  Cool for 5 minutes.

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• 4

  In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon. Slowly whisk in the warm chocolate milk mixture (don’t scramble the eggs!).

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• 5

  Stir in chopped pecans.

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Bake:

• 1

  Pour filling over the pre-baked crust.

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• 2

  Bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and slightly puffed.

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• 3

  Cool completely before slicing (They’ll firm up as they cool). 

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