Pecan Caramel Bars

Name: Pecan Caramel Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 1-1/2 cups pecan halves; 1 package (14 ounces) caramels; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips; 1 cup butterscotch chips

These butterscotchy bars bring back fond memories of my grandma who loved to spoil us with good food. Whenever I give these treats away or take them to a buffet, folks request the recipe.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups pecan halves
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 cup butterscotch chips

Directions

In a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle pecans over top.
In a microwave, melt caramels with cream; stir until smooth. Pour over pecans and spread evenly. Combine chocolate and butterscotch chips; spread over caramel layer.
Bake 5 minutes longer. Remove to wire rack. Run a knife through melted chips to swirl; cool completely. Cut into bars.