Best Easy Caramel Pecan Bars Recipes

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CARAMEL PECAN BARS



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in 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.

Nutrition Facts :

CARAMEL-PECAN DREAM BARS



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 239 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARAMEL BUTTER-PECAN BARS FOR A CROWD



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These melt-in-your-mouth bars from Mary Jean Hlavac in McFarland, Wisconsin are simply to die for. They go together in 10 minutes, and even though the chocolate layer takes time to harden (think make-ahead convenience), these treats are definitely worth the wait.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping, warmed
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with pecans. Drizzle caramel topping evenly over pecans. , Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until caramel is bubbly. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Let stand for 5 minutes. Carefully spread chips over caramel layer. Cool at room temperature for at least 6 hours or until chocolate is set. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MARY'S SALTED CARAMEL-PECAN BARS



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My daughter Mary and I love to cook and we love pecan pie. This year we wanted to try something other than the traditional pies for Thanksgiving. This turned out so good we wanted to share it with everyone.

Provided by Don

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 cup chopped pecans
12 whole graham crackers
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
¾ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with aluminum foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • Arrange pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until pecans are toasted and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Arrange graham crackers in a single layer on the prepared jelly roll pan.
  • Combine brown sugar, butter, and cream in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Fold in pecans. Pour pecan mixture over graham crackers, spreading to coat.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until topping is bubbling, 10 to 11 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with salt. Transfer coated crackers and aluminum foil to a wire rack to cool, about 30 minutes. Break into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 106 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

EASY PECAN PIE BARS



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I'm always searching for fast and easy recipes to take to the teachers lounge. The staff goes nuts for these shortcut pecan pie bars. -Kathro Yoder, Defiance, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups corn syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil; grease foil., Reserve 2/3 cup cake mix; set aside. Combine remaining cake mix, butter and 1 egg; beat on low speed until blended. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, beat corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla and reserved cake mix until blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over warm crust; sprinkle with pecans., Bake until center is set, 25-30 minutes longer. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. To serve, refrigerate at least 15 minutes. Lift out of pan; discard foil, then cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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