Caramel Butter-Pecan Bars Recipe

Caramel Butter-Pecan Bars Recipe Caramel Butter-Pecan Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

These melt-in-your-mouth bars from Mary Jean Hlavac in McFarland, Wisconsin are simply to die for. They go together in 10 minutes, and even though the chocolate layer takes time to harden (think make-ahead convenience), these treats are definitely worth the wait.

This recipe is:

Quick

  • Rate
  • Print
  • Grocery List
  • Recipe Box
  • My Savings
  • Email
[X]

Rate Caramel Butter-Pecan Bars Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Caramel Butter-Pecan Bars Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 48 Servings
10 15 25

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping, warmed
  • 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with pecans. Drizzle caramel topping evenly over pecans.
  • Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until caramel is bubbly. Place on a wire rack. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Let stand for 5 minutes. Carefully spread chips over caramel layer. Cool at room temperature for at least 6 hours or until chocolate is set. Cut into bars. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 140 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 61 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Caramel Butter-Pecan Bars in Simple & Delicious September/October 2006, p61

Recipe Slideshows

Browse slideshows featuring our best recipes, holiday ideas, easy how-tos, cooking tips, and more!

Get Recipes >

Top 10 Recipes

A collection of our favorite, highest-rated recipes—including the best dessert, dinner and holiday recipes.

Get Recipes >

Reviews for Caramel Butter-Pecan Bars

Caramel Butter-Pecan Bars Recipe

Caramel Butter-Pecan Bars

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >

(1-10) of 10 reviews

Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2011 by bridgettevh

These are my husbands FAVORITE!!! He took some to work and his friends wanted the recipe. Hence the reason why I am online printing and rating this recipe. Thanks!!!

Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by Amy the Midwife

Rich...Simple...SO Good!

Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2010 by jacquot5

 The white spots have to do with the fat particles of the chocolate or the cocoa butter.  This is very common in chocolate products if the correct heating and cooling process (commonly referred to as the tempering process) is not done correctly.  The fat particles begin to surface and what you see are white spots on the top.  You must go through a heating and cooling process to eliminate the spots.  I am not sure of the exact temperatures that must be maintained but I am sure there is some information on the net that could help you out.

Hope this helps.

 

Scott 

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2009 by imadartingranny

Very rich and so yummy! When baking does the caramel get bubbly all over or just on the sides? After 18 minutes I took them out and they have stuck tight to the pan. Any ideas?

Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by mkschian

These melt in your mouth bars were delicious.

Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2009 by lahansen

Any hints on how not to get white spots on the chocolate after it cools?

Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2009 by lahansen

Very quick and easy to make, delicious. I'll be sure to make this recipe again.

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2009 by MsHissy

If you are allergic to nuts, just leave them out. Show-Me-Chic has the right idea by subbing toffee bits for the nuts.

Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2009 by Show-Me-Chic

What about toffee bits? or dried fruit?? Or apples? Sounds good to me.

Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2009 by Bubby2009

Sounds delicious, but what if you can't eat nuts?? what could you use instead??

 
 
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT