Pecan Pie Bars with Dark Chocolate Drizzle

Start by preheating your oven to 350F.

For the shortbread crust: In a medium bowl, mix your butter, powdered sugar, and brown sugar. Once combined, add your egg and vanilla and mix. Add in your all-purpose flour and mix until combined. Transfer the mixture to a lined 8x8 baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.

While your crust is baking, make your pecan pie filling: Place all filling ingredients except the chopped pecans in a medium saucepan on low heat. Let everything melt and slightly thicken, which takes about 7 minutes. Once slightly thickened, add your chopped pecans and turn the heat off.

Pour the pecan pie filling on top of your baked shortbread crust. Bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Once cooked, let cool completely. Top with melted chocolate, cut into squares, and enjoy!