Caramel Pecan Candy Recipe

Name: Caramel Pecan Candy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup butter, and; ½ cup butter, divided; 20 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed; 1 (14 ounce) package caramels; 3 cups pecan halves, toasted; ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 3 tablespoons light corn syrup; ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1
Melt 1/3 cup butter; stir in the cookie crumbs.
2
Press into an ungreased 9-inch square baking dish.
3
Bake at 325F for 10-12 minutes or until set.
4
Cool on a wire rack.
5
In a saucepan over low heat, melt caramels and remaining butter.
6
Stir in the pecans.
7
Pour over the crust.
8
Cool.
9
For topping: in a saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, butter, cream and corn syrup.
10
Cook and stir over low heat until smooth.
11
Remove from the heat; stir in the vanilla.
12
Pour over caramel layer.
13
Cool on a wire rack and cut into 1 inch squares.

4613

kcal

Calories

345

Fat

347

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup butter, and, ½ cup butter, divided, 20 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed, 1 (14 ounce) package caramels, and more.

Yes, Caramel Pecan Candy falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Caramel Pecan Candy

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Variations & substitutions

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