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I'm always biting off more than I can chew when it comes to hosting Thanksgiving. Cooking for 20 people is physically exhausting, so I’m always looking for easy-ish recipes that I can prep in advance so I can actually spend the holiday with my family rather than in the kitchen. This year’s revelation? These chocolate pecan pie bars. They’re simple to make, using ingredients I typically already have on hand and do not require getting flour all over my kitchen to roll out pie crust. And tbh, chocolate and pecan pie is just a match made in heaven! The warmth of the cinnamon-caramel notes of the pie filling with the richness of dark chocolate creates a combo that just cannot be beat!

As for making this recipe, it’s honestly foolproof. If you follow the steps, you’ll end up with a delicious shortbread crust topped with a custardy pecan and chocolate filling. Make it a day or two before the big day, then you’ll just have to slice and drizzle with chocolate before serving.

It’s time to raise the bar for your Thanksgiving desserts!

These Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are brought to you from FeedfeedBrooklyn in our Test Kitchen Sponsored by GE Profile’s Smart Appliances.