German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

My grandfather’s favorite cake was German Chocolate. It was the last dessert I made for him before he passed away. I used fresh, local chicken eggs for the icing, that turned out rich and decadent without being heavy.

Today, when I eat chocolate and coconut together, I think of him. I bet he would like these bars. And I would give anything to be able to make a plate of these for him.

German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars from Southern Living, Sept 2012

• 3 cups pecan halves and pieces
• 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast the pecans in a shallow…