Caramel Pecan Bars Recipe

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This pecan bar recipe won first place at a cookie contest held where I work. These rich bars really capture the flavor of pecan pie. —Emma Manning, Crossett, Arkansas

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Caramel Pecan Bars Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 48 Servings
15 20 35

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, cubed
  • 2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • Confectioners' sugar, optional

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. In a small bowl, beat eggs and vanilla. Gradually add hot sugar mixture, stirring constantly. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the butter mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans.
  • Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs and edges are crisp. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Cut into bars. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 124 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 62 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Caramel Pecan Bars in Best of Country Cookies , p86

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Reviewed on Apr. 09, 2012 by RendiB

Taste great and pretty easy to make.


Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2012 by JessicaLott

Very good and very easy! They have a great flavor and texture that everyone loved.


Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by Justaname

All the same flavors as a pecan pie, but so simple to make.


Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2011 by tabitha0824

wonderful flavor!! Fairly easy to make. I made them for a workplace "cookie swap". they were a huge hit!

 
 
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