Decadent Chocolate Pecan Marshmallow Bars

Ingredients

- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

4. Incorporate Mix-Ins
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

5. Layer the Dessert
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the miniature marshmallows over the layer, then cover with the remaining batter, spreading gently to cover the marshmallows completely.

6. Bake the Bars
Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.

7. Cool and Serve
Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing them into squares. This step ensures the bars will hold their shape when cut.

Total Time

PT1H
1 hour

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Chocolate bar recipe, marshmallow dessert, pecan treats, chocolate squares, baking, sweet bars, oven dessert, holiday treats, easy desserts, party snacks

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 3,200

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