• 3/4 cup pecans (about 2 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
• 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 2/3 cups light corn syrup
• 1/3 cup robust-flavored (dark) molasses (not blackstrap)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 8 large eggs, beaten to blend
• 1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups pecans (about 8 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 8 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) bittersweet chocolate, chopped, or chocolate chips
• An 18x13x1" rimmed baking sheet