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Caramel Pecan Dream Bars | Easy Salted Caramel Pecan Dessert Bars

Caramel Pecan Dream Bars

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  • Author: mira
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A decadent treat featuring a buttery shortbread crust topped with a gooey caramel layer and toasted pecans.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, flour, and salt to form a dough.
  3. Press dough into the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
  4. In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, and corn syrup until bubbling.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and chopped pecans.
  6. Spread the pecan caramel mixture over the par-baked crust.
  7. Bake for another 20 minutes until the edges are bubbly.
  8. Cool completely for 2 hours before slicing into bars.