Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars with Roasted Pecans | EasyCook

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1 cup pecan pieces
• 2 teaspoons kosher or coarse sea salt
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2/3 cup powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup cold butter or vegetable shortening
• 1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 heaping tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons bourbon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature