Two-Layer Caramel-Pecan Bars Recipe

Name: Two-Layer Caramel-Pecan Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup butter or stick margarine, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; Cooking spray; 2 tablespoons fat-free milk; 40 small soft caramel candies; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or stick margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
40 small soft caramel candies
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Beat the first 4 ingredients with a mixer at medium speed until well-blended. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Add flour to sugar mixture, stirring until well-blended. (Mixture will be crumbly.) Firmly press mixture into bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375u00b0 for 15 minutes.
3
While crust is baking, combine milk and caramel candies in a medium sauce-pan. Place over low heat; cook until candies melt, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla; remove from heat.
4
Remove the crust from oven. Pour the caramel mixture evenly over hot crust. Sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 375u00b0 for 15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
5
Try cutting the panful into four equal strips, using firm pressure with a large, heavy knife. After removing the strips, cut each crosswise into five pieces.

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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: 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter or stick margarine, softened, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Two-Layer Caramel-Pecan Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Two-Layer Caramel-Pecan Bars

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