Caramel Pecan Dream Bars Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup powdered sugar

For the Filling:

• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 2 cups pecans, chopped
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt

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Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Make the Crust:
   • In a bowl, combine the melted butter, flour, and powdered sugar.
   • Mix until a dough forms, then press evenly into the prepared baking pan.
   • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.
3. Prepare the Caramel Pecan Topping:
   • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), and heavy cream.
   • Stir and bring to a gentle boil. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   • Remove from heat and mix in the chopped pecans, vanilla extract, and salt.
4. Assemble & Bake:
   • Pour the caramel pecan mixture over the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly.
   • Return to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the caramel is bubbling and golden.
5. Cool & Serve:
   • Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares or rectangles. This helps the caramel set properly.
6. Enjoy! Serve as is, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

Would you like any modifications, such as adding chocolate or a drizzle? 😊