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Salted Caramel Pecan Pie Bars Dessert Recipe

Jennifer Watson
I’m super excited to share my yummy recipe for Salted Caramel Pecan Pie Bars! 🍮 This treat combines the best of sweet caramel and crunchy pecans. Let’s get started making this delicious dessert right in our kitchens!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish (9x13 inches)
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk or fork
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Here are the ingredients needed for my amazing pecan pie bars:

  • 1 cup of unsalted butter
  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup of sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 cup of brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup of corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup of heavy cream
  • 2 cups of chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon of sea salt

Everything listed here will bring together the sweet and salty flavors!

Instructions
 

Follow these steps to make these delightful bars:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and mix well.
  • Press the mixture into a baking dish and bake for about 15 minutes.
  • In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cream, pecans, vanilla, and sea salt.
  • Pour this filling over the baked crust.
  • Bake again for about 30 minutes until set.
  • Cool before slicing into squares.

Each step brings the deliciousness together! 🤩

    Notes

    I always keep a few tips in mind when making these bars:
    If I use dark brown sugar, it adds a richer flavor.
    Chilling the bars before cutting makes it easier to get neat squares.
    Store any leftovers in an airtight container for freshness.
    Customizing with extra sea salt enhances the flavor!
    Creating these bars is both fun and rewarding, and I always enjoy sharing them with friends and family! 🥰
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