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Caramel Pecan Bars
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Caramel Pecan Bars

Indulge in these decadent caramel pecan bars, a perfect dessert with gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and a buttery shortbread base.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Category: Desserts
Kitchen: American
Keyword: Air Fry Chocolate Chip Cookies, chicken stirfry easy recipe, Chocolate Chip Cookies In Air Fryer, comfort food recipes, easy easy dinner recipes, easy recipes, sweet recipes easy indian sweets recipes
Servings: 16 bars
Author: Dorothy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and salt until smooth.
  3. Mix in the flour until a dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  5. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in pecans and vanilla extract. Pour the caramel pecan mixture evenly over the baked crust.
  7. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the caramel is bubbling and set.
  8. Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For a special touch, drizzle melted chocolate over the top before serving.