Derby Bars Recipes

DERBY BARS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350°F.
• In a large bowl, using a pastry cutter or two knives, cut the Bisquick mix and butter together until the mixture resembles small peas. Stir in the water to make a soft, but crumbly dough. Press in bottom and ½ inch up sides of 8-inch or 9-inch square pan.
• Bake crust 15 minutes; remove from oven.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the brown sugar, eggs butter, bourbon, and vanilla; stir in the pecan halves. Pour egg mixture over the crust. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the top.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until the topping is set and browned. Cool completely in pan on wire rack, about 1 hour. Cut into 5 by 5 rows.

KENTUCKY DERBY PIE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Spray foil with nonstick baking spray with flour.
• In a medium bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and egg white, stirring until well combined. Press crumb mixture into the bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes; let cool completely.
• In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and corn syrups. Add melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt, whisking until well combined. Stir in pecans and chocolate morsels; spoon mixture over prepared crust. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until middle is set.