This Caramel Pecan Bar Recipe makes a wonderful treat that is a cross between a cookie and a blondie, but better! I love them because they are soft like a cookie, but stand up like a blondie. Made with a just right caramel filling is and chopped pecans, these never last long in the house.
I also love the milk chocolate chips as they propel this to a seriously-addicting level for dessert bars.
You whip up and bake the batter, then top with the chips,
add the pecans
and then top with melted caramels on top.
Then you top it with a little more batter and put the entire pan back in the oven so that the flavors can all come together.
Decadent? Yes.
Tasty?
Oh yes.
The result is a delightful semi-salted caramel cookie bar with crunchy pecans and sweet milk chocolate.
So good! These caramel bar cookies are great as a dessert, after-school snack or with a cup of coffee or tea. They also make a nice gift idea for the holidays. Be sure to bookmark or pin this recipe!
salted caramel bars
Caramel Pecan Bar Recipe
Caramel Pecan Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup caramel candies
- 1 cup Flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3 T milk
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine softened
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°
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In a bowl, mix together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and egg.
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Add butter and mix thoroughly.
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Pour the about crumbly batter into an 8 x 8 square pan and press onto bottom.
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Bake in oven for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, melt caramels and milk together in a saucepan over low heat.
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Pull baked crust out of oven.
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Sprinkle the milk chocolate chips and chopped pecans over the cooked batter and spread evenly.
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Drizzle the melted caramels and then top with the remaining crust batter.
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Return pan to oven 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Cool completely and cut into bars.
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Akaleistar says
Wow. That looks so yummy!
Raquel says
Thank you Ashley!
Marina @ Parental Journey says
This looks so tasty! Yum!
Raquel says
Thanks Marina – they are SO good! I am always asked for the recipe at potlucks.
Tamara says
Two of my favorite flavors together! Yay!
Raquel says
Me too! I love caramel and pecans, especially this time of year.
Gingi says
My mum just gave me a TON of pecans from her tree…. this would be amazing to make for the holidays!! <3 – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Raquel says
Oh you lucky girl! I Love pecans!
angie says
I believe I will try this the other day my oldest son brought over 3 lbs of fresh picked pecans so I needed to find something yummy to make but not a big fan of making pecan pies with all going on these sound like a welcome change thanks for sharing
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Raquel says
Thank you Angie! I think you will like it! Appreciate you stopping by. Happy Thanksgiving!
Mother of 3 says
That looks so YUMMY! Pinned.
Raquel says
Thank you so much! It is truly wonderful and a family favorite. Thank you for the pin and Happy Thanksgiving!
Janet Vinyard says
I can see why you describe these bars as decadent! I bet they disappear in a flash! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Blessings, Janet
CJ @ Morsels of Life says
These bars look so decadent and dangerous! I bet the disappear quickly. 🙂
Raquel says
They really do! Thanks for stopping by!