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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 48
Calories: 154 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
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 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Caramel Pecan Pie Filling:
- 2 cans dulce de Leche (13-ounce cans)
- 1 1/2 pounds whole shelled pecans
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 10 X 15 inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.