Kentucky Derby Pie Bars

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• Graham Cracker Crust:
• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• Filling:
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3-4 Tablespoons Bourbon, optional
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Step 1

1.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish (or use non-stick cooking spray).

To make the crust:
2.
Place the graham crackers and the melted butter in a medium bowl and mix together until the crumbs are thoroughly moistened.
Press mixture firmly and evenly on the bottom of the baking dish and set aside.

To make the filling:
3.
Place the sugar and butter in a large bowl.
With an electric mixer, beat mixture on medium speed until well combined.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and the eggs ones at a time, add the vanilla and Bourbon, if using.
Gradually add the flour until just combined.
Use a wooden spoon or spatula to fold in the pecans and chocolate chips.
Pour the filling on top of the crust and spread it evenly.

4.
Bake for 33-38 minutes, until the bars begin to turn a light golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let them cool before cutting; or eat them while still warm and gooey.