Kentucky Derby Pie Bars

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup barley flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, cut into tablespoons

For the Filling

  • 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 2 cups pecans, chopped
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

For the Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line a 13×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flours, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
  • Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until lightly brown.

For the Filling

  • In teh same bowl, whisk together brown sugar and next 4 ingredients until combined.
  • Stir in pecans and chocolate chips, and pour over the prepared crust.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until center is set. Let cool completely. Remove from pan and cut into bars. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Keyword baking, barley flour