Caramel Butter Pecan Bars
These Easy Caramel Butter Pecan Bars are a rich, indulgent dessert featuring a buttery crust, gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and smooth milk chocolate. Simple to make and packed with flavor, these bars are perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you crave a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3⁄4 cup cold butter
- 1 1⁄2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 (12-ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping, warmed
- 1 (11 1/2-ounce) package milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, mix flour and brown sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
- Add Pecans and Caramel: Sprinkle chopped pecans over the crust, then drizzle the warmed caramel topping evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until caramel is bubbly and the crust is lightly golden.
- Add Chocolate: Remove from oven and cool slightly. After 5 minutes, sprinkle milk chocolate chips over the caramel layer. Allow them to soften, then spread evenly with a spatula.
- Cool and Slice: Let the bars cool for at least 6 hours at room temperature before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nut-Free Option: Omit pecans or substitute with other nuts.
- Dark Chocolate Version: Swap milk chocolate chips for dark chocolate for a richer taste.
- Extra Caramel: Drizzle more caramel over the bars after the chocolate sets.
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