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A stack of golden brown Kentucky Derby Bars with chocolate chips and pecans visible inside.

Kentucky Derby Bars

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs , room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
  • 1 cup all -purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1 cup semi -sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract and bourbon.
  • Gently fold in the flour and salt until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips and toasted pecans.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into 24 squares.