Caramel-Pecan Dream Bars

Name: Caramel-Pecan Dream Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size); 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 large egg; FILLING:; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup brickle toffee bits

These ooey-gooey cake bars that pull ever so gently from the pan and hold a firm cut are a baker’s dream come true. —Cay Keppers, Nisswa, Minnesota

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
FILLING:
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brickle toffee bits

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cake mix, butter and egg until crumbly. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan.
In a small bowl, beat milk, egg and vanilla until combined. Stir in pecans and toffee bits. Pour over crust.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 239 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Carmel Pecan Dream Bars in Simple & Delicious October/November 2011

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Karen Mackley

Oct 16, 2017

I followed the recipe to a tee - baked them 25 minutes, covered and refrigerated them. In the morning when I went to cut them FOR CHURCH - it was a pan of "soup". Very disappointed in this recipe - obviously, something along the way went wrong! Perhaps the base should be baked 15 minutes or so first - but why didn't they set up? I ended up baking chocolate chip cookies at 6:30 a.m. to save face.
michymah1

Jul 28, 2016

do they need to be refrigerated.
moneyladyjan

Mar 13, 2016

So good and super easy to make. Would definitely make again for sure.
jenisue

Mar 3, 2016

this was delicious- would make again = tasted like pecan pie-- gave a scoop of ice cream on side -- every one said they liked and some asked for recipe... I did bake a few minutes longer and used 1/2 walnuts with the pecans.... added about 1/4 cup toffee bits over top too-- a winner!
batemanj

Feb 25, 2016

Very yummy! I would change the name to "OOEY-GOOEY CAKE BARS" as described in the intro box.
AbuelaMary

Feb 24, 2016

Just wondering where the Caramel is that is mentioned on the recipe name?
Michelle5472

Feb 17, 2016

these were okay. very sweet and almost had the taste of not cooked, but I think that's how they are supposed to be. I cooked mine even longer than the time stated. Probably would not make again.
sscovey

Feb 16, 2016

Very good and easy! Sweet and rich! Good with a cup of coffee! I baked for 25 mins. Would bake 30 mins next time. Not quite done in the middle. Would also try other reviewers tip to sprinkle chocolate chips on top after taking out of oven.
Chastaka

Feb 12, 2016

I made it for the staff at work & they all loved it. Very easy & quick to make.
riley60

Feb 10, 2016

I substituted a gluten free yellow cake mix and had requests for the recipe from my GF friends. I baked the bars longer than the recipe says - about 27 - 30 minutes - and they still were gooey and delicious! Eager to try some chocolate chips with the brickle bits and pecans in the next batch.