Description
Pecan Caramel Bars are the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers. These bars feature a buttery shortbread crust, topped with a luscious, gooey caramel and an abundance of crunchy pecans. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering, holiday celebration, or simply a sweet treat to enjoy at home. With their delightful combination of textures and rich flavors, these bars are sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your guests.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust: In a bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden. Set aside and reduce the oven temperature to 325°F.
- For the topping: Melt 1 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then stir in 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup corn syrup. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes before removing from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and coat 3 cups pecan halves in the caramel mixture.
- Pour the pecan caramel over the baked crust and return to the oven for another 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out using parchment paper and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg