Dulce De Leche Bars

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan thoroughly.

2. 2

   Blend butter and sugar with an electric mixer until combined and creamy. Add egg and vanilla extract; beat until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat again. Combine flour and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix until a ball of dough forms.

3. 3

   Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the baking pan.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until set and light brown, about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour dulce de leche over the crust, trying to keep the edges mostly bare.

6. 6

   Add coconut and pecans to the remaining dough and mix until incorporated. Crumble mixture over the dulce de leche, pressing it lightly over the top.

7. 7

   Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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