Chocolate-Chip-Pecan Cookie Bars

Health score
1%
Chocolate-Chip-Pecan Cookie Bars
60 min.
20
174kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Chocolate-Chip-Pecan Cookie Bars, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! With a rich combination of semisweet chocolate chips and crunchy pecans, these bars offer a satisfying texture and flavor that will leave you craving more. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply looking to satisfy your own cravings, these cookie bars are sure to impress.

Ready in just 60 minutes, this recipe yields 20 generous servings, making it ideal for sharing with friends and family. Each bar is a delicious blend of wholesome ingredients, including whole wheat pastry flour and a hint of pure vanilla extract, ensuring that you enjoy a treat that feels both indulgent and slightly healthier. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy these bars without the guilt!

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cookie bars wafting through your kitchen as you toast the pecans to perfection. The process is simple and rewarding, allowing you to create a dessert that not only looks beautiful but tastes divine. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a batch of these irresistible Chocolate-Chip-Pecan Cookie Bars that will surely become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • tablespoons canola oil 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar light
  • cup pecans 
  • cup semi chocolate chips 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted softened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 1.5 cups pastry flour whole wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 and line the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Spread the pecans in a pie plate and toast for about 8 minutes, until golden. Chop the pecans and let cool.
  3. In the bowl of a standing electric mixer, beat the butter and oil with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until smooth. In a small bowl, whisk the flour with the baking soda and salt; beat the dry ingredients into the mixer at low speed.
  4. Add the chocolate chips and pecans; beat just until incorporated.
  5. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan and press into an even layer.
  6. Bake for about 20 minutes, until lightly browned and nearly set in the center.
  7. Let cool completely, then run a knife around the edges and invert the rectangle. Peel off the paper and invert onto a cutting board.
  8. Cut and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories174kcal
Protein5.67%
Fat56.08%
Carbs38.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4
Glycemic Load
1.77
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.3395652074529%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.53mg
Delphinidin
0.36mg
Catechin
0.36mg
Epigallocatechin
0.28mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:173.59kcal
8.68%
Fat:11.15g
17.16%
Saturated Fat:3.95g
24.67%
Carbohydrates:17.12g
5.71%
Net Carbohydrates:14.96g
5.44%
Sugar:8.74g
9.71%
Cholesterol:15.86mg
5.29%
Sodium:91.25mg
3.97%
Alcohol:0.07g
100%
Alcohol %:0.25%
100%
Caffeine:7.74mg
2.58%
Protein:2.54g
5.07%
Manganese:0.71mg
35.57%
Copper:0.21mg
10.63%
Selenium:7.35µg
10.5%
Magnesium:34.79mg
8.7%
Fiber:2.16g
8.63%
Phosphorus:74.99mg
7.5%
Iron:1.08mg
6.02%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.46%
Zinc:0.73mg
4.89%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.48%
Potassium:112.13mg
3.2%
Vitamin B3:0.59mg
2.93%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.78%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.28%
Vitamin K:2.19µg
2.09%
Vitamin A:91.55IU
1.83%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.69%
Calcium:16.54mg
1.65%
Folate:6.34µg
1.58%
Source:My Recipes