Pecan Pie Bars Recipe (Caramel Bar)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    28 mins

  • Total Time

    38 mins

  • Servings

    48

  • Calories

    154 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Pecan Pie Bars Recipe (Caramel Bar)

Caramel Pecan Pie Bars - An easy cookie bar recipe with a sugar cookie base and decadent caramel pecan pie filling.

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Ingredients

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For the Cookie Base:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 ticks unsalted butter softened (12 tablespoons
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Caramel Pecan Pie Filling:

  • 2 cans dulce de leche (13-ounce cans)
  • 1 1/2 pounds pecans whole, shelled
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 10 X 15 inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. For the Cookie Base: Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Then scrape the bowl and add the egg and vanilla. Beat again to combine. Then with the mixer running, slowly add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Scrape the bowl and beat again until smooth.
  3. Dump the cookie dough out onto the prepared baking sheet. Use your hands to press the dough out evenly from corner to corner. Bake for 8 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, scoop both cans of dulce de leche into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until very warm. Then mix in the nuts, flour, and cinnamon. Mix well to avoid clumps.
  5. Carefully spread the nuts mixture evenly over the surface of the cookie base. Press it down a little to even out the filling. Place the pan back in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden on top. Once cooled, pull the whole sheet out of the pan by the edges of the parchment paper and cut into bars.

Notes

  • To freeze, just make sure to wrap them well in plastic wrap and in a zip top bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Then thaw them in the fridge overnight before serving!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1bar Calories 154kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 50mg (2%) Potassium 72mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 100IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 154 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 154kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Potassium 72mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 100IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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