Caramel Pecan Bars Recipe

BY HOMEFINDSS KITCHEN
Nov 22, 2024
2 min read

These gooey caramel pecan bars perfectly balance buttery, sweet, and nutty flavours. Serve them at your next gathering or enjoy them as a decadent snack!

By HomeFindss Kitchen

These caramel pecan bars are the ultimate indulgent treat, perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you crave a sweet and nutty dessert. With a buttery shortbread crust, gooey caramel filling, and crunchy pecans, they’re easy to make and irresistibly delicious!

Caramel Pecan Bars Recipe

Ingredients

For the Shortbread Crust:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened

For the Caramel Pecan Filling:

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup honey or light corn syrup
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 cups pecans, roughly chopped

Directions

Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
Make the Shortbread Crust
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and softened butter. Mix until the dough comes together.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Prepare the Caramel Pecan Filling
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, honey (or corn syrup), and heavy cream.
- Stir constantly until the mixture begins to boil, then cook for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped pecans.
Assemble and Bake
- Pour the caramel pecan mixture over the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for an additional 15–18 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and golden.
Cool and Slice
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
- Slice into squares or bars for serving.