Description
Gooey Caramel Pecan Bars are the ultimate indulgent treat that combines a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread crust with a luscious caramel topping studded with crunchy pecans. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these bars are an excellent choice for dessert or as a delightful accompaniment to your morning coffee. With their rich flavors and chewy texture, they are sure to be a hit at gatherings or simply enjoyed at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups pecan halves, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar. Cut in softened butter until crumbly.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking pan.
- Bake the crust for 18-20 minutes until golden brown; set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and stir in brown sugar, heavy cream, and corn syrup. Boil, then simmer for 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract and chopped pecans.
- Pour the caramel topping over the warm crust and return to oven for another 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
- Cool completely before lifting out using parchment paper and cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg