CARAMEL BUTTER-PECAN BARS FOR A CROWD

Caramel Butter-Pecan Bars for a Crowd image

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

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

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.