PECAN-PRALINE BACON BARS

Pecan-Praline Bacon Bars image

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ flour
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 package (2.1 oz) precooked bacon, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Steps:

Heat oven to 325°F. In medium bowl, stir together flour and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Beat in 1 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until blended; stir in bacon. Press in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
In 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream, 1/3 cup butter and 1 1/2 cups brown sugar to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Using whisk, stir in powdered sugar and the vanilla until smooth.
Spread praline frosting over cooled crust; sprinkle with pecans. Let stand 30 to 45 minutes until frosting is set but not firm. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 2 1/2, ServingSize 1 Bar, TransFat 0 g